There's More to Sex than Penetration...Sex is an important part of a relationship. But for endometriosis sufferers, sex can be very painful, especially penetrative sex. During the worst of my endometriosis, at a time when...reactionscomments
How Physiotherapy Can Help Endometriosis...Endometriosis can cause pain as a result of scar tissue and adhesions in the abdominal cavity and on the surrounding organs. Endometriosis can also cause pelvic floor spasms and throughout...reactionscomments
Should All Endometriosis Patients Be Tested for SIBO?...After 30 years, I have an answer. I am positive for hydrogen and methane type SIBO. My suspicions were correct and the diagnosis has left me with feelings of relief...reactions6comments
Don’t Use These Essential Oils in the Sun...I like using essential oils – especially citrus oils – to help boost my mood. However, I discovered the hard way that if you’re using citrus essential oils topically, you...reactionscomments
Botox: Have you tried or explored as a treatment option?...Please share your feedback & experience! Have you used Botox or explored as a treatment option for endometriosis pelvic pain? Have you spoken to your doctor about it?If you are...reactionsreplies
Vibrating/Buzzing Sensation...Hi all, New here, looking forward to getting to know you all! I've had a few weird things happening with my dodgy body lately and would love any input please...reactions10replies
Endo and ulcers...Ok my 17 year old had a ulcer on her ovary bout 2 years ago they removed it. Birth control to control the ulcers,worked good. The last August they found...reactions1replyCaregiving
When Endometriosis Causes Infertility or Pregnancy Complications...For women who want children, there is nothing more emotionally devastating than issues getting and staying pregnant. When it comes to trying to become a mother, few diagnoses present as...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Anxiety And Endometriosis Flare-Ups...As an endometriosis patient, managing my mental health is very much part of my daily life. As an advocate, it is frustrating seeing this key part of our health often...reactions6comments
Could it be Endometriosis?...I’ve been going to doctor after doctor for two years trying to find the root of my abdominal pain and still have zero answers. The past year I’ve started getting...reactions3replies
How a New Mattress Helped My Hip and Back Pain...I really like sleeping. But I'm like goldilocks when it comes to mattresses. Most are too hard or too soft. They're too hard, the guy at Mattress Firm told me...reactionscomments
Could chronic right flank, tip of scapula, and neck pain be endometriosis?...I have been chasing my tail for 2 years trying to find the root of my pain. All the pain is on my right side: right flank, right tip of...reactions6replies
Elimination Diets Are Hard Work – That’s Why It’s Important To Do Them as a Team...An elimination diet is a diet protocol that attempts to isolate and identify certain foods that cause a reaction is someone, but eliminating them en masse, and then reintroducing the...reactionscomments
Speaking Our Truth: Results from the Third Annual Endometriosis In America Survey...1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis worldwide. Every year, we conduct the Endometriosis In America survey to learn more about this challenging condition, and how it impacts daily...reactionscomments
No Diagnosis...Hi all. I'm 31, last July I suffered a miscarriage ( I do have 2 children- and had no issues with carrying both of them previously) the past year since...reactions4replies
What are some of the issues faced with endometriosis and menopause?...How do you get your OB/Gyn and Gp to look for possible interactions with endometriosis and other organs in the body not associated with the female anatomy (ex. kidneys, spine...reactions1reply
Specialist in California ?...Hi everyone, After 19 years I’ve finally been having non- excruciating periods now that I’ve had my first baby , although I understand this is only temporary. However , sexual...reactions7repliesTreatment
Approaching My 1 Year Post-Hysterectomy Anniversary...It’s coming up to the 1st anniversary of my total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Not usually something to celebrate, I’m sure, but it does feel like a milestone of some...reactionscomments
Has Anyone's Endo Presented This Way?...Hello, I have had 5 or 6 episodes of ruptured ovarian cysts, just finding out that's what was happening the 4th time it happened. This was occurring about every 3...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
The Unusual Coping Mechanisms That Come from Living with Endometriosis...Most people describe themselves as “completely normal”, when in reality, what does normal even mean? And also, who is so perfectly average they fall under that category? As an endometriosis...reactionscomments
