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
How to Ease Transvaginal Ultrasound Pain...Hi everyone, I’m 36 and was never able to have a proper intercourse without pain! I’m just avoiding it within the last year. I need to do a transvaginal ultrasound...reactions5replies
Study: Diet Changes Can Help Lessen Endometriosis Symptoms...I came across a Swedish study that supports what I've been saying for years: Individual diet changes may help decrease endometriosis symptoms and improve well-being. The results were published online...reactionscomments
Coping With Isolation...Being isolated is definitely nothing new to me, and most likely not to other people with endometriosis. But the past few months have been particularly challenging as far as being...reactionscomments
Are Dogs The Right Kind of Pet For Someone Living in Chronic Pain?...It’s hard to argue with the fact that dogs are wonderful creatures. They can be trained to aid humans in a myriad of ways. They are life-changing for anyone with...reactionscomments
Treatment Regrets: The Challenges of Treating and Managing Endometriosis...Endometriosis is a difficult disease to treat. As an estrogen-dependent, inflammatory, and typically progressive condition, options for treating and managing endometriosis range from hormone therapies to surgeries to complementary &...reactionscomments
Supporting a long distance friend with Endo...I live in Florida, am male, and have a friend living in California who has been diagnosed with Endo. She was diagnosed long ago, but we recently became closer friends...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Are You Tracking THIS Every Month?...When it comes to our cycle, tracking can be everything. Tracking the days, our temperature, and so much more can give us invaluable information. There are apps to track the information...reactionscomments
Money Matters: How Income Impacts The Endometriosis Experience...Every year, we conduct our Endometriosis In America survey to learn more about how endometriosis is treated and managed by endo warriors all over the country. From quality of life...reactionscomments
Had my consultation. I feel unsure. Advice?...So I had my consultation with the surgeon. Here are some things that concerned me. He seemed very rushy. He said he does vaporization and zaps the endo? I forget...reactions3repliesTreatment
I Don't Need Solutions...Endometriosis is a b*tch. Pardon my French, but we all know it's true. It's hell to live with the flare-ups, the cramping, the constant fatigue, the back pain, the IBS-like...reactions1comment
My Story...My name is Jenne and this is my Endo Story! I've been battling this since my childhood right around the age of when my period began and my doctors chalked...reactions3comments
Looking at Cystic Ovarian Endometriosis: What are Endometriomas?...Endometriosis is a significant reproductive health condition that can cause a variety of symptoms and complications, including pain and infertility. Getting an early and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis can help...reactionscomments
Endometriosis, Chronic Illnesses, and Childhood Trauma...In the first installment of this two-part series, I’m exploring the connection between endometriosis, chronic illnesses, and childhood trauma… When I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, it was a relief...reactionscomments
My Experience with Progestogen: What Went Wrong and What Worked...After my excision surgery almost two years ago, I went to see my specialist, expecting to be put on some sort of hormonal treatment, but alas, that was not to...reactions1comment
Had Surgery for Endometriosis and my Sex Life Has Majorly Changed...This is a difficult topic to discuss for many. I had surgery in September of 2018 for endometriosis. Sex was VERY painful before my surgery which is why I went...reactions3replies
Botox: A New Treatment for Endometriosis Pain?...When botulinum toxin A (Botox) is mentioned, it is often thought about in terms of cosmetic surgery – but there are many other potential applications for it as well. Botox...reactionscomments
Do You Wear a Sleep Mask?...I always considered myself to be a good sleeper, but the more I research and learn about the role that sleep plays in our health – especially when managing a...reactionscomments
Need Advice...Hi, I was diagnosed with endometriosis on Dec.2018. I started my period since I was 9 years old. I have experience pain and cramps all my life. I told my...reactions2comments
Brooke Morton...Brooke Morton is a freelance writer and realtor based in Orlando, Florida. She has been dealing with endometriosis since 2005, and shares her experiences so that others feel less alone...
