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...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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...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...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...reactions3comments
