Endometriosis in Teens...There is only one way to definitively diagnose it and that is laparoscopy.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Listened to My Doctor Instead of My Instinct...“I think it’s important for you to get the laparoscopy”. It wasn’t a scare tactic or a threat. It was his honest belief.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis in Teens...If you’re not ready to schedule laparoscopy, there are other treatments that a gynecologist can help with.... By Dr. Audrey Sheridan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What To Wear After a Hysterectomy...For the most part, I've been posting tidbits on here about what to potentially expect internally with one's body post-hysterectomy. But what about the changes that occur on the outside--in... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Adenomyosis and Endometriosis are Linked...If you suffer from endometriosis symptoms, but a laparoscopy doesn’t provide any relief, or if no endometriosis is found on an exploratory laparoscopy,... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis in Teenagers...If the symptoms still persist, a laparoscopy will then likely be done. Once endometriosis is diagnosed in a teenager, it can be treated.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How is Endometriosis Diagnosed?...An individual will receive a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis following a laparoscopy.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
STUDY: Surgical Anesthesia Reduces Post-Op Pain after Excision of Endometriosis...The only way to truly diagnose and eliminate endometriosis is through surgery. And while many women feel better after the endo is removed, recovery from the procedure itself can be... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My First Lap - Part 1...And he said something that would change my life: that Massachusetts Medicaid would cover the operation--known as a laparoscopy, lap-- as a necessary treatment... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Looking Back on Two Years since My Excision Surgery...It’s been almost two years since my excision surgery. It was performed by one of the top endometriosis surgeons in the UK. I was immensely lucky to benefit from the... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What to Pack for Laparoscopic Surgery...I had never been in hospital before my first laparoscopy, so when it came to packing my hospital bag, I had no idea what I needed!... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips From An Excision Specialist: Getting An Endometriosis Diagnosis...The next step should be a laparoscopy to confirm or rule out that you have endometriosis.... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Experiences with Hysterectomy...“I have had a total of 4 surgeries: laparoscopy with endometrial ablation, laparoscopy with “clean out,” partial hysterectomy with one ovary and cervix... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Foods to Eat Before and After Surgery...The body goes through a lot during surgery – even minimally invasive surgeries like laparoscopy. The anesthesia alone is a lot.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis & Unsolicited Advice...😡or "Just get a laparoscopy like I did. It cured me!"... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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
Getting Diagnosed With Endometriosis Is Emotionally Complicated...After a lot of research, I begged doctors for a laparoscopy.... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My First Lap - Part 2...Read Part 1 here I had begun bleeding by the next day, which the doctor warned me I would...it would be like a period, but not quite the same thing... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy Better...I think back to the courage I had to muster up to get the laparoscopy.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is A “Normal” Period?...We pursued some tests, a laparoscopy, and ultimately a diagnosis of endometriosis. I remember my periods after the laparoscopy felt like a breeze.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments