My Endometriosis Journey...Hello, my name is Simmy and I’m 21 years old. I got diagnosed with endometriosis Friday the 7th February after 9 years with pain. It all started when I first...reactions4comments
We Are More Than Just Our Uterus...Getting diagnosed with endometriosis is a long and frustrating process. Doctors either don’t believe us or don’t take our pain seriously. So when we finally do get a diagnosis, we...reactionscomments
Endo: New Doc & Support of Friends...I’ve had constant pain and discomfort for a while and the doctors would always dismiss it as bad pms or ibs, but I never really got any further with any...reactions3comments
My Endo Story...July 16, 2012: I had a surgery that inadvertently (and finally) put a diagnosis to years and years of debilitating symptoms, which dated back to freshman/sophomore year in high school...reactions4comments
Chronic Pain and Resilience...A few weeks ago I finally received laparoscopic excision surgery to remove endometriosis. I am feeling so grateful to have had access to this surgery, as I know that with...reactions6comments
The Recurrence of Endo...In the summer of 2017, at age 24, I traveled to The Center For Endometriosis Care and had the biggest endometriosis surgery I've ever had. I had a hysterectomy, excision...reactionscomments
How Can You Pursue Your Dreams When You Have Endometriosis? Part 2...Read Part 1 here In Part 2 of my series on pursuing your dreams, even with endometriosis, I’m sharing my tips on how I work now in order to achieve...reactionscomments
Struggle For a Diagnosis & Answers...I was diagnosed with endometriosis this past year. I had no indications that this was a concern for me except for infertility. Over a year ago I found out that...reactions3comments
More Than 20 Years to a Diagnosis...I first started experiencing painful periods, cysts and abnormally heavy bleeding at 14 years old. I went to the ER several times. I sought assistance from my OB GYN more...reactions2comments
Endometriosis or IBS?..."Your tests are clear. It is most likely just IBS. - This is a line I have heard numerous times throughout my life. But the thing is, I knew something...reactionscomments
My Endo Story...I am 25. I have stage 4 Endometriosis. It took me around a decade to finally be diagnosed. I had an emergency surgery for an ovarian cyst torsion. That’s when...reactions3comments
My Endo Story...I have been living with endometriosis for the last 15-20 years. I have been desensitized from all sorts of painkillers due to the frequent use because of my endo pain...reactions6comments
Endometriosis and sex...Hi there, My partner suffers from endometriosis and unfortunately it can cause pain for her during sex. I was wandering, does anyone have any advice for the guys who really...reactions4repliesIntimacy
Same S%$# Different Day...I’m 33 & endo has ruined more days of my life than I can count. I had my first cyst when I was 11 years old. I lost my left...reactions3comments
Hope for Healing...I had painful periods from age 20 on. It was 1980’s. For years, like so many women, my symptoms were denied, minimized. In my 30’s symptoms became excruciating. I sought...reactions3comments
Endometriosis Sucks...16 years of pain is too many. Years filled with invalidation and dismissal. “It’s all in your head.” “Abby, you’re just sensitive.” “Everyone else has a period and they’ve learned...reactions3comments
The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Endometriosis...You may think of massage as a luxury only for spa days. But did you know that massage can improve the pain of endometriosis, and may even help with fertility?...reactionscomments
Can endometriosis really be to blame?...I was diagnosed with endometriosis in December of 2019, but have had a long history of medical problems (since ~ 2005) leading up to this diagnosis. This past year has...reactions6comments
Giveaway Alert! Are You Ready To Be Pampered? (NOW CLOSED)...Many women living with endometriosis find great relief in massage therapy. However, getting a massage at a spa can be a costly expense and simply not within budget. Ready for...reactionscomments
The Different Faces of Endometriosis...When I first heard about endometriosis, it was always talked about in terms of heavy periods and lots of pain. And while those are the most common symptoms of endometriosis...reactionscomments
