Managing Chronic Fatigue...Chronic fatigue: It’s more than just being tired. “Pure exhaustion” doesn’t even adequately describe it. It’s a full-body, down-to-the-bones fatigue. The kind of tired that you can only dream about...reactionscomments
Dealing with Endometriosis Surgery Together: Part 2...In their first installment of this two-part series on surgery, Jess and Chris covered some of the pre-surgery topics, such as appointments and preparing for the surgery itself. In this...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
