STUDY: Surgical Anesthesia Reduces Post-Op Pain after Excision of Endometriosis...The only way to truly diagnose and eliminate endometriosis is through surgery. And while many women feel better after the endo is...reactionscomments
What I Gained from Learning about the Mind-Body Connection...Despite the pain and angst I experienced after being diagnosed with endometriosis at a young age, I was fortunate to survive my...reactionscomments
The Struggles of Working with Endo...I’ve been on disability for a year now, after applying for 3 long and exhausting years. Throughout that time, I’ve lived with...reactionscomments
Strengthening the Core and Endo...I've been hearing it for decades now: "Having a strong core is integral to being healthy". When my low back and hip...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
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...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...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...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...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...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?...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...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...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...reactionscomments
