Did Stress Cause My Endometriosis?...It’s suggested that stress-related illnesses can drive as much as 9 out of 10 doctor’s appointments. Wow! That’s humbling, in my opinion...reactions1comment
What My Mom's Journey with Cancer Taught Me about Dealing with Chronic Pain...When my mom's cancer advanced for the first time and she began chemotherapy, her oncologist told her that outside of medicine, exercise...reactionscomments
How To Eat Pumpkin Pie Without Guilt...Generally speaking, I’m not a big fan of pie. There are a lot of other desserts I would chose over pie. However...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Prepare for Surgery...Preparing for surgery can be frightening... Especially if you have no knowledge on what to expect. Here are 10 helpful hints on...reactionscomments
My Experiences on Hormonal Contraception: Part 1...Several years before I ever had my first lap to confirm my suspicion of endometriosis, I broke down and decided I was...reactionscomments
My Experiences With Hormonal Birth Control: Part 2...As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to college as a...reactionscomments
Yoga in the Airport...I’m flying to Hawaii today – my first vacation in five years. I’m incredibly excited, but it also means that I’m going...reactionscomments
Diet Considerations with Endometriosis...While there is no cure for endometriosis, diet has shown to possibly play a role in mediating symptoms of the condition and...reactionscomments
Do Yams Help Endometriosis?...I remember the scene from the movie Sex in the City 2. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha are traveling to Abu Dhabi...reactionscomments
Staring Down a Hysterectomy...I have battled with stage four endometriosis for fifteen years now. I was lucky enough to get the endometriosis under control for...reactionscomments
How to Read a Nutrition Label...When you begin to shift your focus away from calories and macronutrients (carbs, fats, and protein) and more toward eliminating inflammatory foods...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner Around Surgeries...For many people, surgeries are a big part of having endometriosis. Laparoscopies are still the most reliable way to diagnose the condition...reactionscomments
When Specialists Do Not Follow Through...I would say that over the last year, I have had some serious struggles when it has come to a specialist and...reactionscomments
It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female Pain...Doctors, often male, are notorious for dismissing female pain. Throughout history, women have been labeled hysterical for pretty much everything. But the first...reactionscomments
How to Make Broccoli Taste Better...With the change of seasons, we not only change what we eat, but we can change how we cook foods too. Roasting...reactionscomments
Join Us on Instagram!...The Endometriosis.net community is live on Instagram! We’re excited to continue sharing the same great information and messages about living with Endometriosis...reactionscomments
How to Select and Store the Best Avocados...Avocados are a great source of magnesium, which is a nutrient that can help reduce period pain. (Hooray! Another great reason to...reactionscomments
The Results...Read Thelma's earlier article, “A Mass” I opened my eyes and Dr. C was sitting on the bed beside me. “What happened?”, I...reactions1comment
How to Select a Multivitamin...We know that food is the best source of nutrients for our body. However, if you’re not getting your recommended dose of...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Comorbidities: What I Wish I Had Known...When I think back to my initial diagnosis of endometriosis, I had so many feelings and questions circling around in my head...reactionscomments
