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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Adult Acne: How I Deal with It...Currently, as a woman in my thirties, the state of my skin can only be described as a battleground. As a teenager I never had bad skin. In fact, it...reactionscomments
Natural Pain Relief...Hippocrates said it, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. The Bible says it, “The fruit will be for food and the leaves for healing” (Ezekiel 47:12)...reactions1comment
A Love Note to Say "You're Doing Just Fine"...In the past two weeks, our flat has flooded and we’ve had to move into temporary accommodation, and less than 24 hours later, we lost a family member. What’s happened...reactionscomments
Never thought it was endo......Endometriosis was never even in my vocabulary until a little over a year ago, even though I have dealt with painful periods for 25 years. Now multiple TVUS, MRI, CT...reactions3comments
Financial Challenges For Couples Dealing With Endometriosis...Endometriosis can affect all aspects of life, including physical health, emotional health and wellbeing, relationships, and even financial security. Ultimately, endo can have significant impacts on household finances, as shared...reactionscomments
Why I Quit Hormonal Birth Control...I can't remember which birth control pill I tried first — it was the '90s and the NuvaRing and Mirena IUD weren't out yet — but I know it made...reactionscomments
What Is A “Normal” Period?...Before my endo diagnosis, I had painful periods. They were often accompanied by nausea, digestive distress, and fatigue. I actually started off getting “normal” periods in my teenage years, but...reactions3comments
The Time A Doctor Laughed At Me...I've been seeing doctors about my endometriosis for around 20 years now and, for the most part, they've all been reasonably OK. Some have listened more than others, some have...reactionscomments
Diet Can Impact Endometriosis, But Few Doctors Are Talking About It...More than a year ago, I decided to change the way I approached food. I did this to alleviate some of the symptoms I lived with as an endometriosis patient...reactionscomments