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...If you have done a lot of exploring on the internet about supplements to treat endo or other reproductive problems, no doubt you have at some point come across the...

...When you begin to shift your focus away from calories and macronutrients (carbs, fats, and protein) and more toward eliminating inflammatory foods and ingredients, it changes how you read a...

...When my health began to interfere with my life, I never imagined that it would completely change everything. Beyond bad periods, which started at the age of 12, I never...

...I have a lot of stomach issues. And while my worst menstrual cramps save themselves for my period, I can upset my digestive tract the entire month. When I share...

...If I had a pound for every time, I'd heard the word "positive" since I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I'd be a rich woman! I am not a positive person...

...For many people, surgeries are a big part of having endometriosis. Laparoscopies are still the most reliable way to diagnose the condition, but this comes with the ordeal of key-hole...

...In the first article of this two-part series, I spoke of how my period used to take me by surprise and floored me each and every time with excruciating pain...

...I have battled with stage four endometriosis for fifteen years now. I was lucky enough to get the endometriosis under control for a portion of time after so many specialists...

...We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level on a scale from 0 to 10?” We may also...

...Avocados are a great source of magnesium, which is a nutrient that can help reduce period pain. (Hooray! Another great reason to enjoy the yummy fruit – yup, avocado is...

...Read Thelma's earlier article, “A Mass” I opened my eyes and Dr. C was sitting on the bed beside me. “What happened?”, I begged. He began explaining that the grapefruit-sized mass was...

...We know that food is the best source of nutrients for our body. However, if you’re not getting your recommended dose of veggies in a day, it may be helpful...

...I remember the scene from the movie Sex in the City 2. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha are traveling to Abu Dhabi together. Samantha, who is approaching menopause, nearly loses...

...When I think back to my initial diagnosis of endometriosis, I had so many feelings and questions circling around in my head. But more than anything, I actually felt relief...

...Endometriosis is a condition in which the uterine-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. This growth still bleeds and sheds monthly, as it will during a typical menstrual period, but...

...In the early years of my period journey, when I was a pre-teen, tampons were placed on a pedestal in terms of what they symbolized for maturity. Wearing them meant...

...I would say that over the last year, I have had some serious struggles when it has come to a specialist and treatment of my stage four endometriosis. I have...

...When I go on vacation or visit family, I prefer to hop in the car. My husband and I will drive 18 hours to get to our destination. Why? Because...

...For years, I was told by doctors that my period pain wasn’t real. Or, at least, that it wasn’t as bad as I claimed. To cope with the pain, I...

...Read Part 1 hereRead Part 2 here Finding a gynecologist who was willing to listen to me and talk to me about endometriosis was like pulling teeth. The fact that...