New Books That Deal with Women's Pain and Endo...As a dedicated bibliophile, I often have my face nose-deep in a book most of the time when I am not working or in too much pain to read. I...reactionscomments
Understanding Thoracic Endometriosis...When I was diagnosed with endometriosis and started doing my own research, it took me a really long time to learn about thoracic endometriosis. I don’t think I would have...reactions9comments
Is Your “Clean” Home a Toxic Dump?...It feels so good to have a clean home. Not just one that is tidy but clean – dusted, disinfected, and polished. But what does it take to get a...reactionscomments
The Beginning of My Endometriosis Journey...Like millions of Americans, I have had periods of my life during which I had no health insurance. When I finished graduate school at age 26, I was no longer...reactionscomments
How Yoga Has Helped My Pain...I know many of you reading the title are probably rolling your eyes right now. I did the same exact thing when I received my endometriosis diagnosis. Each time someone...reactionscomments
Estrogen and Endo: Lifestyle Tips...Check-out Laura's article "Estrogen & Endo: Dietary Tips"Diet is not the only way one can lower their exposure to environmental and human-made estrogens. It’s not just the food itself, but...reactionscomments
Recovering From A Laparoscopy...Since my diagnosis, I’ve had two laparoscopic surgeries. The first one only involved the removal of a polyp, so the recovery was minimal. The second felt more like repeat ninja...reactionscomments
Coping with Endometriosis-Related Fatigue...Chronic fatigue is a common symptom of endometriosis but it isn’t often talked about. Fatigue is associated with insomnia, pain, inflammation, long-term stress, and depression. These days, I’m grateful to...reactionscomments
How to Eat Out with Food Intolerances...Identifying food intolerances can be incredibly liberating. However, it can also be isolating and socially challenging if you’re trying to eat out. Here’s the process I take to safely eat...reactionscomments
Do Birth Control Pills Really Work for Endometriosis?...Endometriosis is a relatively common disease, affecting more than 10-20% of women of childbearing age, totaling around 176 million people worldwide. Many studies show that endometriosis often begins during adolescence...reactionscomments
Having Both Endometriosis and Fibroids...As an adult, I have had only two surgeries. Yet, both were on my reproductive system to deal with separate (but sometimes intersecting) disorders that impact female sex organs and...reactions3comments
Why Does Endometriosis Often Go Undiagnosed in Young Women?...Endometriosis is a common condition that affects 10-20% of women of childbearing age and 70% of women who experience ongoing pelvic pain. Many studies have shown that endometriosis often begins...reactionscomments
The Link Between Endometriosis and Mental Health...For most of my adult life, I have suffered from anxiety and depression. High levels of anxiety would affect my sleeping patterns, and my ability to eat or get things...reactionscomments
Did Stress Cause My Endometriosis?...It’s suggested that stress-related illnesses can drive as much as 9 out of 10 doctor’s appointments. Wow! That’s humbling, in my opinion. Our stressful lifestyles are literally making us sick...reactions1comment
Tips for getting through the work day?...I'd love to hear any tips on how people get through the workday when endo flares up! How do you push through? What helps, what doesn't? Any tips or suggestions...reactionsreplies
Things To Remember When Endometriosis Has The Upper Hand...Endometriosis is an illness that affects more than our bodies. It comes with life-disrupting symptoms that can have a deep impact on our emotional health. It can render many of...reactionscomments
The Heating Pad: A Must-Have in One's Endo Arsenal...Before I knew I had endo, as a 12 year-old curled into fetal position- sent home yet again from school- a hot water bottle was my savior. My grandmother would...reactions2comments
Talking to Your Children about Endometriosis...We don’t tend to talk about endometriosis, because we still don’t really talk about menstruation. At best, society views menstruation as something private and secretive, at worst as something dirty...reactionscomments
My Experiences With Hormonal Birth Control: Part 2...As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to college as a way to treat my painful, heavy, and irregular...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Prepare for Surgery...Preparing for surgery can be frightening... Especially if you have no knowledge on what to expect. Here are 10 helpful hints on how to prepare yourself for the big day...reactionscomments