First Laparoscopic Surgery in 3 Weeks...I'm scheduled for my first surgery on December 1st. I'm 22 and have been dealing with pain and symptoms that seem to be related to endometriosis for as long as...reactions2repliesSurgery
First surgery with stage 4 endometriosis...Hi all, I just want to share my story with you about my fight with endo so far. I remember exactly my first painful period, it happened already when I...reactions3repliesSurgery
Endometriosis and Bladder Incontinence...In 2012, I had something really embarrassing happen. I had recently been hospitalized with my first big endometriosis flare up. The flare had been steadily increasing over the previous few...reactions1comment
Endo Belly, Eating With Your Partner, and SIBO...Endo belly is a classic symptom of endometriosis, and probably the most visible symptom from an otherwise invisible illness. If you are unaware of what the ‘endo belly’ is, it...reactionscomments
A Starting Line With No Finish Line...I'm Iz and I'm 25, half Taiwanese/Chinese, gender fluid and learning how to live with chronic illness. When I was a teenager and started menstruating and learning about my body...reactions2comments
Bloating 2 weeks after laparoscopic surgery...Hi all, I’ve been very fortunate to have received surgery for my endometriosis two weeks ago. I had a complication with my kidney 12 hours post op but had the...reactions1replySurgery
I Took Antidepressants for PMDD. Here's What Happened....I've had premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, since I was a teenager. Like everything else about my endometriosis and my period, it's gotten worse in my 30s. Once my symptoms...reactions4comments
Endometriosis and Strenuous Exercise...Exercise is part of the solution for nearly every medical diagnosis - so why was strenuous exercise making my endometriosis worse? I joined a CrossFit gym a few years back...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed...What advice do you have for someone that is recently diagnosed with endometriosis?...reactionsrepliesDiagnosis
Warm Kale And Feta Salad...Kale is one of those foods that everyone raves about. It is full of goodness, packed with antioxidants, and plenty of vitamin C, plus it's a great source of calcium...reactionscomments
Have you had more than one surgery for endometriosis?...If you already had one surgery for endo, how do/did you know when it is time to have another one? What surgeries have you had?What was recovery like?How are you...reactions87repliesSurgery
Are Doctors Looking At Endometriosis the Wrong Way?...Almost daily, I log into my local endometriosis support group and find someone frustrated at their GP. Helpless, they will reach out enquiring about a particular endometriosis symptom. Fellow members...reactionscomments
Dr. Audrey Sheridan...Audrey was previously a health leader on Endometriosis.net. I am a board-certified OBGYN doctor-turned-caretaker for my dad. I decided to pursue a medical career after a college year abroad in...
How to Know if an Endo Surgery Is Right for You (Again)...If you are lucky enough to get so far as to receive an endometriosis diagnosis (and studies report that, on average, it takes a woman 12 years to receive a...reactionscomments
Five Powerful Supplements for Managing Endometriosis...Supplements – can they really help with endometriosis? In my experience, yes they can. I got very far with personally reducing my pain levels through nutrition, all the way down...reactionscomments
What It Means To Be Chronically Ill...When I first heard the term "chronic illness" in connection with endometriosis, I thought, "Surely that can’t be right? I’m not chronically ill, because I don’t suffer from endometriosis all...reactionscomments
The Link Between Endometriosis and Autoimmune Disease...Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women at a reproductive age.The cause of endometriosis is unknown, but abnormalities of the immune system have been found, which...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Insomnia...Individuals suffering with endometriosis can face many difficulties when it comes to acquiring sleep. Some of these issues are the pain we experience include hot flashes or night sweats and...reactionscomments
How to Cope with a Miscarriage...One of the symptoms of endometriosis can be infertility, or struggling to conceive. Sadly, not all pregnancies are successful, so how do you deal with a miscarriage when your long-awaited...reactionscomments
Butter Bean Hummus...Beans and pulses can be a challenge when you live with endometriosis and following a plant-based diet. They are full of proteins of goodness, but some of us can really...reactionscomments
