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
Why I Will Never Love My Periods...There are so many things I love in this life. Beach sunsets, oat milk lattes, the sound of my dogs paws on the carpet. Yet, one thing I will never...reactionscomments
Supplements for Endometriosis: Part 1...There are a lot of supplements that can help with endometriosis. In this post, I’m sharing 3 supplements that have evidence supporting their use for endometriosis and that I have...reactionscomments
Why You Should Go To Your Partner’s Doctor’s Appointments...My partner’s journey to diagnosis is not an uncommon one - it took 5 years to go from the first signs that something was wrong to being referred to a...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...reactionscomments
Tips From An Excision Specialist: Getting An Endometriosis Diagnosis...It took me seven years to get an endometriosis diagnosis. Sadly, that's about average. I wanted to know how new patients could find answers quicker. So, I asked Dr. Ken...reactionscomments
How Race Affects Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis...Endometriosis affects around 176 million women worldwide. It causes painful periods and greatly impacts quality of life. Worldwide, 1 in 10 women develops endometriosis. But, what is the role of...reactionscomments
My Experience with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy So Far...It’s been two sessions. Just two sessions, and I’m loving physiotherapy and the results it’s bringing me. Recently, I made the decision to seek physiotherapy and nutritional support. Well, I...reactionscomments
Magical Yeticorn Status...For 2 decades, I suffered from indescribable pain, which was left undiagnosed in the military due to lack of “belief” in my symptoms. Shortly after retiring, a urologist documented a...reactions3comments
