Different Types of Pain and Words to Describe It...Having a chronic illness means you are constantly dealing with different types of pain. What I find really hard is trying to explain my pain when someone asks me to...reactionscomments
It’s *Probably* Endometriosis...I’ve had a long and annoying history of reproductive health issues. I got my first period at 9, I’m now 22. I’ve always had painful and heavy periods. On some...reactions4comments
Why Are We Not Talking About Fatigue and Endometriosis?...When talking about endometriosis, the press often shares stories of pain, infertility, and lengthy diagnosis times. But endometriosis doesn’t just end there. Endometriosis has many symptoms, some more common, others...reactionscomments
What was your laparoscopy outcome?...I am in the process of getting diagnosed for what my GYN says is “likely endometriosis” (which I brought up to other doctors before who dismissed it). He said he...reactions5replies
Best Fall Smoothie for Endometriosis...Magnesium. Omega-3 fatty acids. Fiber. These all have powerful health benefits for managing symptoms of endometriosis. They all also happen to be nutrients packed into a yummy pumpkin protein smoothie...reactionscomments
Endo vs. Emmanuelle...‘Endometriosis.’ Usually, I have to repeat it twice, because most people have never heard about this disease. Strange, if you consider 1 out of 10 women suffer from it. (which...reactions5comments
The Process of Trying Different Hormones...When it comes to asking your doctor about hormones, it can be nerve wracking. Hormones can be challenging, affecting each woman’s bodies in different ways. Some women get on hormone...reactionscomments
Doctor Tip: Be Specific About Your Symptoms...In an ideal world, a doctor would talk with you for hours to suss out your symptoms. But in reality, the onus falls on endometriosis patients to paint a clear...reactionscomments
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Its Connection to Endo...In a prior post, I talked about the role of central sensitization in the development of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women with endo. I only made a passing reference...reactionscomments
Planting the Seeds of Relief...Seeds, by their very nature, hold a lot of potential. They have everything they need to grow into a full-grown plant. As it turns out, these seeds hold a lot...reactionscomments
1 Year Anniversary: Hot Stuff Giveaway- This giveaway has ended...This giveaway has ended. August marks the 1 year anniversary of the Endometriosis.net community! In celebration of one year full of meaningful conversations, insightful articles, and an amazing community, we're...reactionscomments
When Sex is Not Possible...I wrote before about having sex when you have endometriosis. But what if endometriosis makes it impossible to have sex at all? When my endometriosis was at its worst, I...reactionscomments
Dealing With Nausea...I'm certain that we have all felt nausea at some point in our journey with endometriosis. It is a horrible feeling of wanting to be sick - sometimes followed by...reactions5comments
The Realities of Life with Endometriosis: Results from the 2019 Endometriosis In America Survey...Endometriosis is not “just bad periods”, it’s so much more. A condition that impacts 1 in 10 women, endometriosis can cause frequent and debilitating symptoms, often impacting daily life. To...reactionscomments
How To Support Your Partner With Endometriosis: Read This...This is a simple guide for understanding and supporting someone with endometriosis, written by the partner of someone with endometriosis, for other partners of people with endometriosis. It is largely...reactionscomments
Dear Doctor: Telling Me "It Could Be Worse" Doesn't Help...My diaphragm started feeling sore a couple of years ago. At its worst, it feels like a severe side stitch, the pain you get when you do something really active...reactionscomments
I'm struggling with pain....I always knew something was wrong. I'm 24 now (no children ). Growing up I had the worst pain 3 weeks out of the month, if not the entire month...reactions2comments
Hopeful I can eventually beat this....My name is Jordan. I remember having extreme pain during my period since I was young. 6 years of pain. No answers. 4 different doctors. Specialists. You name it. Just...reactions4comments
The Best Foods to Alleviate Bloating...Living with endometriosis can make your stomach feel like it’s constantly in a “muffin top” state. Getting dressed can be an extremely frustrating experience. Your favorite pants rarely fit. Jeans...reactionscomments
