Having A Shared Endometriosis Vocabulary With Your Partner...I’m writing this having just finished an interview with my partner. She podcasts, writes and advocates for endometriosis under the brand of This EndoLife. If you haven’t checked-out thisendolife.com before...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endo and GERD...I have written before about the overlap that often exists between endometriosis (and other related and intersectional conditions such as adenomyosis, ovarian cysts, and fibroids) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Recently diagnosed, now on Mirena, in extreme pain for 2 weeks...Hi! I am new to the diagnosis of having endometriosis, though I am 33 years old (only took 20 years!). I was on birth control which stopped my menstrual cycle...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesPelvic PainMental Health
A Christmas Wish...I want to tell you all a story today. A story about a man and a lady and how they both made a very special wish... ...There was a very...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What's an ideal gift for someone living with endo?...Do you have any favorite products? We'd love to hear your recommendations! Please share with us if you have any ideas, tips & advice for gift givers this season or...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Christmas Time With Endometriosis...Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a really difficult time for some. Facing this busy period with chronic illness, with people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and Intimacy...It almost feels like the title of this post should be "endometriosis versus intimacy" – not and. Let’s call it what it is, endometriosis can have you feeling anything but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Deal With The Invasive Side Of Endometriosis...As an endometriosis patient, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve undressed in front of a stranger. My mind does as best it can to push aside the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pelvic Floor Therapy: 3 Month Update...It's been a little over three months since my first pelvic floor visit. During the process, a lot of people have asked me about my experience. Here are some answers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Our Gut Bacteria Involved in Endometriosis?...As a nutritionist who specializes in endometriosis and gut health, when I learned there could be a connection between the microbes in our gut and endometriosis, I was instantly fascinated...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How have your endo symptoms evolved or changed over time?...Have your symptoms and/or pain increased? Stayed the same? What treatments have you tried? Have you had surgery? Please share your experience with us! We'd love to hear & learn...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Ally’s Journey...Hey guys!! My name is Ally and I was diagnosed with Endo when I was a senior in high school almost six years ago! My journey has not been easy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pill-Shaming The Chronically Ill...I've had my fair share of pill experiences since I've been sick. Although before I was sick, I avoided almost all medications other than Ibuprofen. But sadly, sometimes, you actually...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Lost So Much Blood, I Had to Get a Blood Transfusion...I waited for this past summer for decades – I’m engaged and planning my wedding. It should have be a summer filled with dress shopping, flower selections, and taste-testing. But...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heavy Bleeding: Does Tranexamic Acid Help?...One of the few good things about my periods are they tend to be short. Usually they are over and done with in only a couple of days. The bad...Reactions0reactionsComments16 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. Here, Jessica shares her perspective on how...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Endo Has Affected Our Goals - Part 2...Read Part 1 here.Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here, Chris shares his...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ovary pain but no cyst?...Hi everyone I had endo removed about five years ago and haven’t been on contraception since. All has been good. But for the past year when I am on my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Can a TENS Unit Help Endo Pain?...It was about a decade ago that I first became acquainted with TENS units and began using them for different pain issues, such as when I had tendonitis in my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Preparing for Bad Weather with a Chronic Illness..."You are in a mandatory evacuation." Something I was NOT prepared to hear a few weeks ago. As hurricane Dorian began to make its way up the coast, I began...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments