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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
Rough Year...I'm 20 years old and had my first surgery almost 6 years ago due to a cyst on my fallopian tube. My surgeon ended up having to remove my tube...reactions8comments
My Go-To Vegan, Gluten-Free Dessert...I'm vegan and follow a low-FODMAP diet, so there's a lot I can't eat. Well, there's a lot I choose to not eat in order to control my endometriosis-related gastrointestinal...reactionscomments
The Search for Answers...My name is Sarrah, 29 years old, and I've always had painful cycles, but it wasn't until 2016, that it started to become unbearable. My cycle would leave me doubled-over...reactions4repliesDepressionPelvic Pain
Does The Mirena IUD Help Endometriosis?...I've tried about seven different kinds of birth control pills. None were effective for treating any part of my endometriosis. I went on the NuvaRing right after my second laparoscopy...reactions5comments
Being Dismissed By Doctors...Although most of us in the sick community might not have medical degrees, I still believe we know a lot about what’s going on in our bodies. But what happens...reactions2comments
Dicyclomine: A Helpful Medication for Cramps...In addition to having endometriosis and adenomyosis, I also have irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. Many people with endo have IBS as well, as I've written about for...reactions10comments
My Delicious Dairy-Free Sundae...I bid farewell to dairy when I heard its negative effects on the body. It started off as an experiment, but when I realized how much better I felt, I...reactionscomments
Advice needed...Hello! I'm a 30yr old who has had many surgeries for adeno/endo (stage IV). At 22 (2011) I had a TAH (left my ovaries but took everything else). Later 2011...reactions3replies
