No One Understands...Hello, I am 38 years old, I always had problems with my period I had Polycystic ovary since I was younger. I tried with a lot of treatment and I...reactions5comments
How does endo pain feel? Can your period still come monthly?...I have been seeing a specialist for horrible sharp pelvic pain where they test me for UTIs that always come back negative. I have also had cramping feelings that originate...reactions2replies
Breakfast Frozen Banana Smoothie...Breakfasts, when you live with endometriosis, can be tricky. A lot of us suffer from frequent nausea, so having an appetite early in the morning can be a challenge. In...reactionscomments
Understanding The Levels Of Severity Of Endometriosis And The Language Around It...Receiving an endometriosis diagnosis is a complicated process. On average, it takes 7.5 years. Once diagnosed, as patients, we must research everything, from symptom-management to every available form of treatment...reactionscomments
Navigating an Elimination Diet as a Couple...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Jessica is currently following an elimination diet...reactionscomments
Answered: My Most Frequently Asked Endometriosis Treatment Questions...I don't know a lot of people with endometriosis. But every now and then, a friend will connect me with someone who has recently been diagnosed. I'm 38, and they...reactionscomments
Traveling for IVF during the pandemic...Hello, I've already made a successful surrogacy journey in the past. Now my Lizzy is 3yo. I'm happy, but I want more! I'm an Italian woman and I visited a...reactions5repliesInfertility & Pregnancy
Community Experiences with Hysterectomy...Endometriosis is tough to live with. Not only is the physical pain often intolerable, but the answers to dealing with it are not often as straight-forward as anyone would like...reactionscomments
How Does A Couple Balance Having Fun At The Weekends With Keeping On Top Of Endometriosis Symptoms?...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Below they answer questions on how they...reactionscomments
When Motivation is Low...I am forever grateful for everyone who came before me to discover the therapeutic benefits of using food as medicine. Removing gluten and dairy has helped me to eliminate the...reactionscomments
What are the pros and cons of an endometrial ablation?...Hi everyone, So my doctor suggested I get an ablation and I am TERRIFIED. Has anyone else gotten one or opted to not get one? I am looking for any...reactions7replies
How a Vegan Diet Affects My Endometriosis...Three months ago, I watched a 2014 documentary called Unsupersize Me. In it, Juan-Carlos Asse, owner of Zen Fitness in Gainesville, Florida, teaches a woman named Tracy Ryan how to...reactions1comment
Silent or Asymptomatic Endometriosis...Endometriosis commonly causes pain and infertility, however 20 to 25% of women have no symptoms at all. Additionally, if endometriosis is diagnosed via laparoscopy, the symptoms do not always correlate...reactionscomments
The Mental Toll of Endometriosis...Living with a chronic illness is difficult. It impacts so many aspects of your life. I’ve struggled with work because I had to take too many sick days due to...reactionscomments
What Being An Endometriosis Health Coach Has Taught Me So Far...It feels like it’s been years, but soon I’ll be approaching my sixth month mark of starting my endometriosis health coaching practice. After two years studying women’s health coaching and...reactionscomments
Progress Isn’t Always a Straight Line: Struggles with Managing Endometriosis Symptoms...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. But that battle isn’t always straightforward, and sometimes symptoms can flare-up and life is put...reactions2comments
Endo and leukocytes in urine?...Hi all. I have not yet had a laparoscopy but my new doctor he has me scheduled to have one this month as he strongly believe I have endometriosis. When...reactions4repliesLaparoscopy
Knowledge Is Only Potential Power...We have all heard the line that “knowledge is power”. As someone who is passionate about learning, I’ve always loved this line. So, I was surprised when I recently heard...reactionscomments
Handling the Not-So-Pretty Moments...There are times when I feel like I have it all together... and then there’s the majority of my life. I often have the vision in my head of what...reactionscomments
My story so far.....Hi all, I’m 49, had ovarian cysts most my life, irregular periods, IBS , very heavy periods some brown blood at times, adhesions removed in my mid 20s, widening and...reactions3comments
