The Menstrual Migraine: It's Real and It Hurts...I first started getting migraines in my senior year of high school, which ramped up in frequency and intensity over the course of my college years and the better part...reactionscomments
Parenting While in Pain...There are so many unanticipated aspects of parenting. Having to figure out how to parent while in pain was something I hadn’t given much thought to before I had kids...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: You Need Your Own Medical File...I believe everyone should have a personal copy of their medical records, but it’s critical if you’re living with multiple medical diagnoses. Over the years, I’ve managed: migraines, endometriosis, interstitial...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Make Living with Endometriosis A Little Easier...Life can be hard enough at times, even without the extra pain, fatigue, and uncertainty of living with endometriosis. Cramping makes everyday tasks such as doing the dishes or even...reactions1comment
Antioxidants: Helpful for Endo?...After my first and only lap over 15 years ago, my doctor offered me only a couple of options for post-surgery treatment of the endo he had diagnosed me with...reactionscomments
"Hormone Shopping" and What To Do If Hormones Aren’t Working...Trying various hormonal options for endometriosis treatment (a.k.a hormone shopping) can cause an array of issues both, emotional and physical. Sometimes your doctor will give you a ton of options...reactionscomments
At-Home Relief for Pelvic Pain: Try This Relaxation Position...Are you experiencing pelvic pain caused by endometriosis? Pelvic pain is a common symptom of endometriosis. In fact, according to our 2018 Endometriosis In America survey, over 80% of respondents...reactions4comments
Multiple Diagnoses: It’s Time to Look at Your Diet...Having been diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases, it really made me wonder what was going wrong, and more importantly, how I could begin to reclaim my health. That’s where I...reactionscomments
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...reactions34repliesTips & AdviceSurgeryMental Health