Why I Decided To Treat My Endometriosis Holistically...Rewind several months back, and I had attended a consultation after the return of my endometriosis symptoms, 18 months after my diagnostic laparoscopy.... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Answered: My Most Frequently Asked Endometriosis Treatment Questions...In 2010, I had another laparoscopy with ablation to burn off more endometriosis and endometriomas.... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We Asked, You Answered: What YOU Want To Learn More About Endo Part 2...There are procedures that can help with fertility, including laparoscopy, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and in vitro fertilization (IVF).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Wronged by Your Doctor...I am hitting the two-year mark of my hysterectomy, which has made me think back to what a struggle it was to even find a surgeon willing to do it... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Experiencing Biphobia While Attempting to Access Endo Care...In order to receive a diagnosis for endometriosis, Rita Dwyer, 26, went through a process familiar to many endo warriors. She experienced symptoms for about five years, and found herself... By Katrina Martin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Imaging: Ultrasound, MRI and CT Scan...The only way to receive a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis is during a laparoscopy.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Why I Quit Hormonal Birth Control...After my first laparoscopy, the doctor suggested I try the NuvaRing.... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Must Haves for Post-Surgery Recovery...You’ve booked your surgery, and now the waiting begins. Hopefully, you won’t be waiting for too long! Here are some things you can prepare for recovery that I have learned... By Katrina Martin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why You Should Go To Your Partner’s Doctor’s Appointments...not an uncommon one - it took 5 years to go from the first signs that something was wrong to being referred to a specialist and eventually receiving a By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What To Do If You Are Experiencing Symptoms Of Endometriosis...If you have already spoken to a medical professional and either a) they have dismissed you, or b) you have had a diagnostic laparoscopy (this is... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Practical Tips for Hysterectomy Recovery...If you have a laparoscopy, the gas they pump inside your abdominal cavity can cause quite a lot of discomfort.... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fat Patients With Endometriosis Face a Double Whammy of Medical Stigma...We can imagine how many hours an average endo patient may while away in doctor’s offices, trying to convince their practitioner or OB/GYN to approve a laparoscopy... By Laken Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female Pain...But three months after the laparoscopy — my second — the pain came back. This wasn’t my first rodeo, and I wasn’t surprised my cramps returned.... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Normal When It Comes To Endometriosis?...They were waiting for a diagnostic laparoscopy and they’d spent hours Googling endometriosis, but they still had so many unanswered questions.... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis, Work, and Career: Stories from Our Community...Several community members shared experiences of taking time off from work to recover from endometriosis-related surgeries, such as a laparoscopy or hysterectomy... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Felt When I Was Diagnosed With Endometriosis...After an exploratory laparoscopy, I was officially diagnosed with endometriosis. My diagnosis came around quite quickly really.... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Looking at Cystic Ovarian Endometriosis: What are Endometriomas?...transvaginal ultrasound can help differentiate an endometrioma from other benign ovarian tumors, but the gold standard for diagnosing endometriomas is laparoscopy... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reclaiming My Body after Endometriosis...Even though the initial laparoscopy gave me some relief, the endometriosis pain was soon back with a vengeance.... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Worrying about The Return of My Endometriosis...Yet only a laparoscopy could give us a definite answer.... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Sharing Our Stories Is Important...I had gone for a laparoscopy following a miscarriage and my OB-GYN found my insides riddled with endometriosis.... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments