Normal MRI but awaiting surgery...Hi guys, I’ve had a laparoscopy over two years ago and got diagnosed with wide spread endometriosis. Recently, I’ve had a relapse in symptoms and I had an mri. The...reactions2repliesSurgeryFlaresLaparoscopy
It's Not Just the Symptoms, but Also the Comments...The weeks before Halloween were tough. I’d been having a hard time sleeping due to back and hip pain. I kept tossing and turning, which did not help with my...reactionscomments
Today I was diagnosed ...Hello I'm almost 28 years old, today I was diagnosed with endometriosis and I have questions. But first, I'll tell you what the symptoms were. A month ago, on the...reactions1replyDiagnosisTips & AdviceSymptoms
From chronic diarrhea to chronic constipation ...Hi endo warriors!! Ever since I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis I’ve had chronic bad diarrhea. I’ve learned to manage it with unflavored collagen over the years to help...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
Saving for Fertility Treatments: A Budgeting Journey...Budgeting has never been my thing. The idea of restrictions and limitations always made me cringe. Plus, I never seemed to prioritize the time and effort needed to create and...reactionscomments
My Story With Endometriosis and the Struggle to be Heard...My name is Sara. I am 26 years old. I have been menstruating since I was 10 years old. My mother got diagnosed with endometriosis when she was in her...reactions2comments
Struggling really bad...Long story, i had my lap in 2022, diagnosed with stage 4 endo, nothing but complications, had another surgery 4 months later, alot of scar tissue was found and more...reactions11repliesDepressionSymptomsSurgeryCopingRecurrenceTreatment
An Unfinished Endo Story...I was one of those lucky people who never had issues with her periods.....until I had my second child. About a year after my son's birth, I began to have...reactionscomments
Endometriosis (MRI found nothing)...Hello! I would like to know if anyone has encountered a similar situation. A week ago I did an MRI, I was completely confident that they would find foci of...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosis
Learned Shame and Embarrassment Delayed My Diagnosis...There are a lot of things about growing up that are really disheartening (I was so prepared for quicksand and falling anvils.), but I think the most sobering thing was...reactionscomments
How Following My Partner’s Endo Diet Keeps Me Healthy...Living with a partner who has endometriosis has provided me with valuable insights into the impact of diet and lifestyle on managing this condition. I have previously shared how following...reactionscomments
Endo & incontinence ...Hi, I was wondering if anyone else suffers with urine incontinence. I have been told I have stage 4 deep endo pretty much all over the place with a lot...reactions1reply
Herbal supplement options for endo symptoms...I know herbal supplements are not a substitute for medicine but I am wondering if anybody has experience with them? I have heard good things about turmeric and chamomile tea...reactions1replyTreatmentDiet & NutritionCoping
Request for Research Participants (USA only) - Investigating Human Endometrium Using Mentrual Blood Samples...The Hinck Laboratory at UCSC is conducting a research study about endometriosis. To move this project forward, we are seeking donations of menstrual blood. By joining, you will be contributing...reactionsrepliesAwarenessTreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
Poll: How many of you have had (childhood) trauma?...I am really curious about the correlation between trauma and endometriosis/chronic illness. I myself experienced childhood trauma (in my teens). Please feel free to share your opinion!...reactions1replyComorbidities
Newly diagnosed ...Hi, My name is Savannah I’m 22 and my doctor is 99% sure I have endometriosis. I switched over to a nurse practitioner that specializes in functional medicine. For over...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Newly diagnosed, depressed and scared....I was told 2 days ago that I probably have it. It was the last thing I needed to hear to be honest. I have all sorts of wierd symptoms...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Diagnosed with a 10cm endometriosis ...Hi all, just been diagnosed with a csyt in my right ovary, size if 10cm with blood inside(chocolate cyst?) ive been reading alot online and i am scared its cancerous...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
C section endometriosis ...Hi there i just got a scan to confirm endometriosis and on a waiting list to see a gynaecologist. Can a c section cause this or is it there for...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Considerations: My Life Since My Hysterectomy...Back in late 2018, my doctor and I together made the decision to take the next step in dealing with my endometriosis. While a hysterectomy is not a cure for...reactionscomments
