Endometriosis Changed The Way I View My Relationships...My partner of 15 years being one of them, or my neighbor across the road who always sends cakes my way when I am unwell.... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Sex Hurts...In some cases, it may be a partner, spouse, friend saying these things.... By Erin Glace3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating is Hard With Endo...My ideal situation would be to find a man who has shared custody of younger kiddos, someone with a good co-parenting relationship whose former partner... By Amber Blackburn, RN2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Connection Between Endometriosis and Mental Health...This association has been predicted to be stronger in women who lack an understanding partner or support system, as well as in those who experience chronic... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Tips for Eating Out on The Endometriosis Diet...As I don’t have children, and my partner is very supportive, we can plan our meals around my needs, but it goes without saying, that eating out can come... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Fear of Pregnancy...Even though there are options, I couldn’t get past the guilt of my partner choosing me over being able to have children of his own.... By Lia Rone3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does A Couple Balance Having Fun At The Weekends With Keeping On Top Of Endometriosis Symptoms?...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges.... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Risky Business of Opening Up About Endometriosis...As someone navigating the dating pool, I know a chronic illness is not a trait many seek in a potential partner.... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Avoiding Endo Flares While Traveling Aboard...My partner, who has endometriosis, and I are currently in France for several months and have previously spent extended periods of time in Sweden, and these... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Doctors Who Got My Diagnosis Wrong...When we left, my partner at the time was adamant: “There is no way we are letting anyone touch your spine. That cannot be the answer.”... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Endometriosis Pain Increases Mental Health Risks...It is also important for people with endometriosis to partner with their doctors to find pain management solutions that work for them.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Validating Your Loved One's Experience of Endometriosis...Let your partner know that you understand that endometriosis is what is making them feel that way.... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating With Endometriosis - Can We Not Talk About my Chronic Illness?...Never again do I want to experience being shunned by the people around my partner, because I am in too much pain to smile.... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Endo Has Affected Our Goals - Part 1...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges.... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can You Thrive In The Coming Decade with Endometriosis?...Could you partner help out more? Could your children load the dishwasher with you (if you have them, so you can finish up a bit earlier)?... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Normalizing My Endometriosis Pain...I get that it’s difficult for a partner to stand idly by when you know your loved one is suffering, but I was never able to get to a... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm in so much pain. What do I do?...I am in so much pain, I can't even sleep with my partner. I swell up to the point I can't even urinate often. What do I do?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
In Vitro Fertilization for Infertility Treatment...Before beginning a cycle of IVF, your doctor will perform a variety of tests to look at the number and quality of eggs and sperm between you and your By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Trying (and Quitting!) The Mini Pill in the Hopes of Treating My Endometriosis...I told her about one of the most dramatic examples of this: my then-partner was in another room watching a TV show I had no personal investment in.... By Janet Geddis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Barely Anyone Tells You about Laparoscopies...I managed to walk around on day five, yet still, having to occasionally lean on walls and my partner to ensure I didn't hurt myself.... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
