I'm in so much pain. What do I do?...So I had two kids via c-section . I'm told within the last few months I have endometriosis and ovarian cyst. I am in so much pain, I can't even...reactions2replies
When It's Time To Find A New Doctor: Part 1...I think we all have encountered a bad doctor at least once in our lives. Unfortunately, my encounters have been one too many. It saddens me that women's health is...reactionscomments
Sex and Endometriosis...Sex can be a minefield in the best of circumstances, but when you have endometriosis, it almost seems impossible to be able to derive any pleasure from it. So, what...reactionscomments
How Endometriosis Affected Our Relationship...The most devastating effects of endometriosis happen to the person suffering from the disease – excruciating pain and fatigue can make it impossible to have an active social life (and...reactionscomments
Endo and Fatigue: A Likely Combination...I recently wrote a post about how those of us with endo- particularly those prone to very heavy and/or prolonged bleeding during menstruation -are more likely to develop iron-deficient anemia...reactionscomments
Why I Chose To Have A Hysterectomy..."Don't you know a hysterectomy isn't a cure for endometriosis?" "Have you tried *insert a million and one things including yoga and kale*, because that worked for me?!" When I...reactions4comments
Supporting Someone with Endo: 5 Questions For My Partner...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here are 5 questions Jessica has put...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner With Fatigue...Fatigue is a common symptom for those with endometriosis, and for many it is one of the most difficult and debilitating. We’ve all had days where we’re tired – it’s...reactionscomments
When It's Time To Find A New Doctor: Part 2...Read Part 1 here How can doctors and other healthcare professionals - the people we go to and depend on - be so cold and cruel to their patients? I...reactions3comments
Endometriosis Awareness in Schools is Coming!...Australia has implemented its first endometriosis awareness program in school settings. The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia is running a pilot program, with the hope of extending it upon successful...reactionscomments
Da Vinci Robotic surgery or a regular manual laparoscopy?...Hi, please help me to decide between the Da Vinci Robotic surgery or the regular manual laparoscopy? Have a 7 cm cyst which might be endometriosis!...reactions2replies
Partner with Endometriosis...Hello all, I’m new to these forums and just signed up because I am in a relationship with a woman who has Endometriosis. Since this is my first post, it...reactions34repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceSurgery
Multiple Diagnoses: Engaging Your Pharmacist...Managing a single medical diagnosis can be challenging. But if you’re like me and living with multiple medical diagnoses, it can be an involved process. I find one the most...reactionscomments
Spotlight: Traveling with Endo...Summer is in full swing and you know what that means – travel! Chronic illnesses like endo bring a whole new set of trials to travel, whether it’s just across...reactionscomments
Will Your Daughter Have Endometriosis Too?...No one knows exactly what causes endometriosis. But whether it's environmental factors, retrograde menstruation, or endometrial tissue present at birth, there is familial link with the disease. Researchers are still...reactions1comment
My Experience of Painful Sex and Endometriosis...I was recently interviewed for a podcast about my experience of painful sex due to endometriosis. This wasn’t the first time I’d been interviewed for this subject; I’ve also talked...reactionscomments
Does Water Make You More or Less Bloated?...It can feel like you need two different wardrobes – one for your bloated days and one for your “normal” days. As if the way we feel when we’re getting...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia: What's Its Connection to Endo?...An emerging theme that has come up for me while blogging on this and other sites on health issues: How common it is to be struggling with multiple medical conditions...reactions2comments
How Practicing Mindfulness Helps Me Manage Endometriosis...I’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly for about one year. I practice when I first wake up every morning for 20 minutes and I’ve noticed positive effects both mentally and...reactionscomments
Living for The Good Days, with Endometriosis...Endometriosis is a fan of the element of surprise. It likes to pop up in the form of disruptive flare-ups, runs to the emergency room, or periods that last for...reactionscomments