Dealing with Endometriosis Surgery Together: Part 1...Surgery is a major factor when it comes to living with endometriosis. Today, Chris and Jess are exploring how they've navigated this part of living with endometriosis, and sharing some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling much better now......My name is Iris and I am 42 years old. I have dealt with menstrual problems of many varieties since I was 15 years old. My OBGYN alluded to the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Benefits of Seafood for Endometriosis...Various studies on the influence between diet and symptoms or risk factors of endometriosis have indicated that it may be beneficial for women with endo reduce their consumption of red...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does Having a Tipped Uterus Mean?...Several years before I had my first lap and had been formally diagnosed with endo, an ultrasound technician told me during a transvaginal ultrasound that I had a tipped uterus...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Best Foods to Eat Before and After Surgery...Despite our best efforts to manage our health on our own, sometimes surgery is needed to fully restore health. This was the case for me with endometriosis. The endometriosis was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finally Getting Something Done...I was diagnosed with Endometriosis after the birth of my 3rd daughter, when she was 6 years old. No lap, surgery or anything. Just based off of symptoms. This was...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Accepting My Chronic Illness...I already know what you’re thinking, “This writer is crazy to think anyone can accept their illness!”... And you are right. I mean, how can someone who has an illness...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Always listen to your Gut....I was a newlywed. We'd only been married for 9 months when I suddenly had excruciating pain during sex. I still remember that pain. He entered me and the only...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
There Must Be a Way...I am someone who carries much hope around with her. I work hard in my life and I believe that if you play life by it's rules, then good things...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My life with endo...So I’m new to the group, my whole family (women) have all had hysterectomies before age 32 due to endometriosis. I’ve always struggled from terrible periods and a few miscarriages...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Breathing through The Pain...Pain is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Most women suffering from endometriosis experience pain during their period, but a significant amount of women experience chronic pain. We...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Endometriosis, My Choice...Ever since I publicly announced I had decided to have a hysterectomy, I have found myself being extremely defensive over it. I received so many messages of support, but they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Supporting My Partner With Endometriosis Benefits My Own Health Too...I have written much on how to support your partner with their endometriosis, mostly from the perspective of how offering this support will benefit their health and make their life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three Tips to Finding Balance as an Endo Advocate...If you are on any form of social media and you follow a few endometriosis awareness accounts, I’m sure at some point, you’ve seen a meme or a post talking...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone gotten an endometriosis diagnosis after a c-section?...Has anyone gotten endometriosis after a c-section? I have 2 kids - both were c-sections. My last c-section was in November 2018. After breastfeeding I got my period back in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Taking Care of Your Scars...Let me start off by saying I’ve had six laparoscopic surgeries. One of them was also an open surgery, which means I was cut open about 6 inches below my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs as Treatment for Endo...After I had my first lap many years ago in 2002, I was offered the option of either going into chemical menopause temporarily, or being on hormonal birth control indefinitely...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
With Endometriosis, Quality of Life is Dictated by Money...Two years ago, I was diagnosed with complex, stage 4 endometriosis, and it has had a severe impact on my life... From the surgeries, the fight to find my specialist...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vegan Ice Cream Is Everywhere: Here Are My Favorites...I could never tolerate dairy, so I wasn't surprised when I found out it was a no-go on the endo diet. I went vegan in 2000, four years before I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Certain Foods Induce Your Period?...My cycle is rarely regular. It never really has been. I’ve relied a lot on acupuncture over the years to help keep it on track... And it typically does the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
