Burning ovary pain after menses?...Hello, I have a lap scheduled next week to confirm if I have endo or not. Little history is severe pain with period, cysts inside/outside of ovaries, fatigue, cramps all...reactions3replies
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Rare or Just Underdiagnosed?...Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue like the lining of a woman’s uterus grows outside the uterus. The tissue reflects the woman’s menstrual cycle. It thickens each month, then...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...reactionscomments
My Experience of Menstrual Health Education...Endometriosis UK recently ran a campaign highlighting menstrual education in UK schools. Thousands of women shared their experiences of what they had learnt about periods at school, and how that...reactionscomments
Endo for 30yrs+...Thank you, brave women. First of all, I’ve had pain for as long as I can remember. I’ve had several surgeries and spells of excruciating pain. Cysts are very common...reactions2comments
Prepping for My Hysterectomy...It's been a few months since I've written a new post for this site. This is because I actually finally bit the bullet and went through with a hysterectomy and...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Awareness Starts with Better Sex Education...I don’t know about you, but I didn’t have great sex education when I was in high school. Sure, I was told that menstruation existed, but while I understood the...reactionscomments
Chronically Ill and In Quarantine...When you have a chronic illness, being stuck inside is a familiar feeling. Things like being unable to see friends and family has become a struggle we know well. I...reactionscomments
Scent Sensitivity?...I suffer from Migraines and scents/smells are my main migraine trigger – which sucks as they are impossible to control/avoid. However, I recently had a hysterectomy (in November) and I...reactions3replies
My Story...I'm 27 years old and since having my first son 2 years ago, every month has gotten worse and worse. On every period I would be in agonizing pain right...reactions3comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner When Endometriosis Is Bringing Them Down...Endometriosis is a very physical condition, causing severe pain and heavy bleeding, prolonged cramping, and even infertility. But the symptoms don't stop there - they run over into a patient's...reactionscomments
Patient vs Doctor: With Endometriosis, Who's Really The Expert?...When it comes to experts of chronic illness or conditions, a common debate is who is the true expert— those living with the disease, or those diagnosing and treating those...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Ovulation Pain...When I was 16, I went to the ER because of a sharp pain in my lower right side. I thought my appendix was bursting. And so did the nurse...reactions6comments
Finding Support When Wondering If You Can Have A Child...I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 21, and I spent almost every day of the following 7 years wondering if I would be able to conceive or not...reactionscomments
Menopause and Endometriosis...In endometriosis, cells similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places, like it does inside the uterus the tissue builds up and sheds each month. However, the...reactions2comments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
Self-Employment and Endometriosis: Part 1...Jessica and Chris are both self-employed. Jessica went self-employed two years ago to better manage her endometriosis and anxiety, and is a writer and podcaster full-time over at her blog...reactionscomments
Fragrance-Free but Sweet Smelling...The more I learn about the bath and beauty products currently on the market, the more I learn how many chemicals are in them and the negative effects they’re having...reactionscomments