Recovering From An Open Surgery...Let me start off by saying that I was terrified when I found out I needed an open surgery. An open surgery is when the surgeon makes around a 6...reactionscomments
Tips for Speaking with Intimate Partners about Endometriosis...Let’s be honest here, talking with your partner about endometriosis can be a real mood killer. After all, especially in the heat of the moment, who wants to discuss pain...reactionscomments
Endo Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing health conditions like endometriosis, and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Is More Than A Bad Period...Telling others you have endometriosis can have several outcomes. Some may enquire “endo what?”, while others may respond with complete silence, unsure on what to say or ask. A few...reactionscomments
Has anyone tried Orilissa?...Has anyone tried this medication I'm seeing for Endo? Have a question? Ask it here!...reactions4replies
5 Surprising Things About Endometriosis...Even though endometriosis occurs in around 10 percent of those with a uterus, it’s still not well understood. “Unfortunately, like many things in women’s health, it is under funded and...reactionscomments
How to Date with Endometriosis...Romantic partners, especially guys, can be skittish when it comes to talking about a host of woman’s health concerns, but especially our periods. There are several diamonds in the rough...reactionscomments
Fearing The Future...There was a period of time in my life where the only things I thought about in my future had to do with being sick. During a long journey of...reactionscomments
Done Hiding...Hi, my name is Dani. I was 11 years old when I first got my cycle, and I always remember it being very painful. Like most of us, I too...reactions4comments
How to Stay Hydrated When Flying...Staying properly hydrated can be challenging on a good day, let alone a day that you’re traveling with limited access to water. But flying is one of the most important...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Causes Bladder Pain...I had chronic bladder pain for the first seven years of my sexually-active life. Some of my symptoms included pressure, painful urination, and always feeling like I had to pee...reactionscomments
Are you Eating Enough Iron-Rich Foods?...When you’re living with endometriosis and experiencing excessive bleeding throughout the month, it may be helpful to talk with your doctor about your iron levels... especially if you’re experiencing fatigue...reactionscomments
Endometriosis: Not Just Cramps...In conversation, however it may come up, when I tell someone I have endometriosis, they often reply by saying they have heard of it. One of the most common remarks...reactionscomments
The Unbelievable Truth...I just am happy to have a place to share my story. I started at 11 and was always irregular but in 2012, my whole life changed slowly. I was...reactions2comments
A Diagnosis After All...Surprisingly, I don't remember my first period, which happened when I was twelve, as being painful. I only vaguely remember waking up with a blood stain on my underwear and...reactions4comments
In America: What's That?...The In America survey is now closed. It can take years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis, often while experiencing frequent and debilitating symptoms, such as pain. To learn more about...reactionscomments
Surprising Symptoms...When you think of endometriosis symptoms, you probably think of heavy periods, excess bleeding, pelvic pain, and maybe infertility. While these symptoms do affect most people with endometriosis, for some...reactionscomments
The Endometriosis Treatment Journey...Although there is no scientific consensus on a cure for endometriosis, there are many treatment options available to manage symptoms. The large number of potential treatment options, as well as...reactionscomments
Life with endometriosis for one woman...I am a woman and because of that, I have to deal with a menstrual cycle or period if you will. This is a perfectly normal and healthy thing for...reactions2comments
The Intersectionality Between Endo and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome...Since my diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) over a year and a half ago, I began to notice something. Many other women I became acquainted with through both online...reactionscomments