Hijacked Hormones...Are your hormones getting hijacked by the products in your home? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there are 12 hormone-altering chemicals that should be avoided. Let’s take a...reactionscomments
Uterine Fibroids versus Endometriosis: What’s the Difference?...It is very easy to confuse the symptoms of endometriosis and uterine fibroids. They have many similar and overlapping symptoms. Because of this, it can be especially difficult to tell...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest...reactionscomments
A Doctor's Perspective on Endometriosis...Having a good doctor is so important, especially when coping with a chronic illness such as endometriosis. I have been under the care of Dr. Karen Leedom* for the past...reactionscomments
First signs of Symptoms?...Many women experience endometriosis symptoms starting with their first period. When did your symptoms of Endo begin??...reactions9repliesSymptoms
Want to Have Better Sex? These Books Can Help...Painful sex is a common complaint of women with endo. And I’m no exception. While sex is now on the table, it can still be uncomfortable. So, I’ve learned to...reactionscomments
Endometriosis in Teens...Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, occurring in 5-10% of women, but it is rarely diagnosed in teenage girls. While most commonly associated with women ages 30-45...reactionscomments
The 5 Things That Can Make Cramps Worse...For me, cramps are an inevitable part of my period. I have two settings for them: bad and horrible. They are almost never mild. However, I have noticed there are...reactionscomments
What’s in My Carry-On Bag...I’m leaving for Hawaii, so I have my carry-on bag packed for a long12-hour flight. These are some of the essentials I keep in my bag so I have them...reactionscomments
3 Signs You Should See A New Doctor...Like most people with endometriosis, I cycled through several doctors before finding someone who addressed my condition. But I had to find a new physician every time I moved to...reactions2comments
How Many Doctors Does It Take?...When I was 15 I was "diagnosed" with endo by my GYN at the time. She diagnosed me based off the fact that my grandmother and mother also had endo...reactions2comments
My Sex Diary: Part 3...Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here Sometimes during sex, it still feels like my husband is hitting something. Endometriosis in one area — like my ovaries — is...reactionscomments
Introducing Our New Accessibility Feature...You may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members to change the size, color, or contrast of the text...reactionscomments
Abdominal Binders (Belly Bands)...Abdominal binders are also known as belly bands. They are far from being a new invention. They were used more regularly after the original-style hysterectomies. Some women I know also...reactionscomments
Foods that Bust Sugar Cravings...Sugar is inflammatory and addictive, but when a craving strikes, these are my go-to options to satisfy them....reactionscomments
When Sex Hurts...dys·pa·reu·ni·a, dispəˈro͞onēə/noun. definition: difficult or painful sexual intercourse. Source: GoogleDyspareunia- Medical term for painful sex for a woman. Truthfully, it really tells us very little about what is actually happening...reactionscomments
Skye Scarbrough, Adv Dip Nut, Grad Dip Obesity, EDOC...Skye was previously a health leader on Endometriosis.net. I am a mum, stepmum, passionate wholefood cook and nutritionist. I am Australian, but have been living in Santiago, Chile for the...
How I Managed Endometriosis in the Workplace: Part 2...In my latest article on endometriosis in the workplace, I discussed how we all can encounter challenges in the workplace, but how finding out my rights and communicating with my...reactionscomments
Natural Pain Killers: Turmeric...Between endometriosis, migraines, multiple sclerosis and a host of digestive issues, pain is not a stranger to my body. What I know to be true about my body is that...reactions2comments
How I Managed Endometriosis in the Workplace: Part 1...Coping with endometriosis in the workplace is probably one of the most stressful and challenging parts of living with the condition. Unfortunately, due to a lack of awareness, or even...reactionscomments
