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... By Endometriosis.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Struggling To Support Your Endo Sisters...Editor's Note: May 13th-18th is Women's Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages from strong women across the world. When I first... By Fela M’tima Dunfee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Young women and hysterectomies...I've tried birth control (pills, depo, etc), Orilissa & Lupron, and now i'm on the last options....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesHysterectomyLaparoscopy
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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Fela M’tima Dunfee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Has anyone tried Orilissa?...Has anyone tried this medication I'm seeing for Endo? Have a question? Ask it here!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
The Different Faces of Endometriosis...When I first heard about endometriosis, it was always talked about in terms of heavy periods and lots of pain. And while those are the most common symptoms of endometriosis... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Speaking Out For Endometriosis Awareness Month...To celebrate Endometriosis Awareness Month, we asked Fela M'tima Dunfee to share her endometriosis story with us, focusing on "What does awareness mean to you?". Check-out Fela's story, and comment... By Fela M’tima Dunfee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Supplements for Endometriosis: Part 1...There are a lot of supplements that can help with endometriosis. In this post, I’m sharing 3 supplements that have evidence supporting their use for endometriosis and that I have... By Meredith East-Powell, BHSc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medication thoughts, advice and maybe even suggestions ...One thing she suggested was Orilissa?! Has anyone ever heard of it, know anything about it or just in general highly recommend it??...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSurgeryTreatmentDiagnosis
Would you need to stop taking hormone blockers before surgery?...I am hoping to see an endo specialist in May, but my OB prescribed Orilissa to help with the pain and minimize growth of endo while I'm waiting because...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Why Awareness Month Is So Important To Those Of Us With Endometriosis...I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2005, and back then, I'd never heard of the disease. I had never read a news or magazine article about it, never saw television... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diet Management...Presently, there is no scientific consensus on how diet may impact endometriosis development and progression. However, doctors do know that some food and drinks may affect endometriosis. Diet changes are... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Health Conditions Connected to Endometriosis...Endometriosis has been linked to a variety of complications and comorbidities. Comorbidities are conditions that co-occur or co-exist together at the same time. As an example, if a woman with... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Recurrence of Endometriosis...The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can lead to pain and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Eat Soy Every Day. Here's What A Dietitian Said About It....I eat a lot of organic tofu and tempeh. They're easy for me to digest because they're low-FODMAP. More importantly, they don't make my endo symptoms worse. That's why they've... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fibromyalgia: What's Its Connection to Endo?...An emerging theme that has come up for me while blogging on this and other sites on health issues: How common it is to be struggling with multiple medical conditions... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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... By Skye Scarbrough, Adv Dip Nut, Grad Dip Obesity, EDOC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments