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
Cervix: Take It or Leave It?...I recently wrote about whether or not I should take out my fallopian tubes when I get my hysterectomy. I am still on the fence about that (though leaving heavily...reactionscomments
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
