What is Frozen Pelvis?...Frozen pelvis is the most extensive form of deep infiltrative endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining...reactionscomments
Heavy Bleeding: Does Tranexamic Acid Help?...One of the few good things about my periods are they tend to be short. Usually they are over and done with...reactions16comments
The Good and Bad of Exercise For My Endo...Everyone agrees that exercise is good for both physical and mental health. And a recent study shows it may even reduce the...reactionscomments
Are These Weird Symptoms Caused By Endometriosis?...As I've entered my late 30s, my pre-period symptoms have gotten pretty bizarre. I can't tell what's causing them, but experts think...reactions19comments
Can Menstrual Cycles Cause Vertigo?...Toward the end of 2020, I began experiencing new symptoms related to vertigo and dizziness. At first, the symptoms were relatively mild...reactions49comments
My Post-Hysterectomy Experience With PMS...When I decided to have a partial hysterectomy to treat and manage the symptoms associated with both endometriosis and adenomyosis, I, of...reactions35comments
Out-of-Pocket Costs: Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis...As part of their endometriosis treatment and management, many women with endometriosis undergo laparoscopic surgery to reduce their endo symptoms. In fact...reactions1comment
What is Post-Menstrual Syndrome?...My husband knows that I sometimes get pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD. We both look forward to day 4 or...reactions13comments
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...reactionscomments
Rectal Pain and Endometriosis: Here’s What Eased My Symptoms...My bowel movements usually don't hurt on the way to my rectum. It's the pain after I poop that can be an issue. Sorry...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
Endometriosis Pain Increases Mental Health Risks...It has been known for some time that the challenges of living with endometriosis can increase the risk of depression and anxiety...reactions2comments
My life with Endometriosis...Hey, everyone! I'm 18 years old. I started having symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) when I was 14. Then, by the...reactionscomments
These Scars Tell A Story...Menarche arrived at age 11 for me. In the years to follow, I’d suffer from excruciating menstrual cycles that left me feeling...reactionscomments
Don't Dismiss Those Migraine Symptoms...Migraine is a common comorbidity with endometriosis. In fact, a 2021 National Institutes of Health study shows that nearly thirty percent of...reactions16comments
How Domestic Abusers Might Weaponize Your Menstrual Cycle Against You...Content warning: this article discusses controlling partners, financial abuse, and other abusive behaviors. Please read with care. If you think you or...reactions1comment
Three Remedies to Try for Endo Belly and SIBO Bloating...The endo belly plagues many of us. While it can be caused by inflammation from endo, among other things, a big contributing...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and Allergies: How The Low-Histamine Diet Helped Me...Growing up, I never had allergies — seasonal or otherwise. I sailed through childhood and my 20s with nary an itchy, puffy...reactionscomments
Liz R. Lebowitz, RN...Elizabeth was previously a health leader on Endometriosis.net. Elizabeth R. Lebowitz is a Registered Nurse for over forty years. She has worked...
Managing Burnout from Endometriosis Treatment...Burnout is a concept that is mostly heard when applied to the professional environment, as a state of physical and emotional exhaustion...reactions1comment
