Why is the Medical Community so Uneducated About Endometriosis?

We all rely on the medical community to receive high-quality preventative care as well as treatment for our ailments. Women’s medical issues have been...

Surviving the Holidays with Endometriosis

Do you have any tips on how to get through the Holidays and Special Events? Share to show your Support! As an Endo sufferer, I know how...

Living With Multiple Myeloma

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Is The Endo Diet Worth It?

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While endo flare management looks different for everyone, I do believe we can all benefit by changing our diets.
Women who have endometriosis are more likely than other women to have disorders in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues.
Chronic inflammation in the body can potentially lead to very serious health complications.
High levels of oestrogen and low progesterone levels are often detected in women with endometriosis.
When I turned 30, I began to experience very painful periods. The cramping would be so intense that I'd have to lay on the couch, shaking and perspiring and consume painkillers to get through the day. I...

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There are 4 Stages to Endometriosis. I have stage 2, What do you have?

Endometriosis is not the same for everyone. There are different pains for each person and it’s never located in the exact same spot for everyone. Endometriosis has 4 different stages to it. Each stage is...

Endometriosis: What You Need to Know?

Endometriosis' саuѕе rеmаinѕ ѕоmеthing оf a mеdiсаl mуѕtеrу. Thеrе аrе a numbеr оf theories аѕ tо whаt саuѕеѕ thiѕ diѕеаѕе but a dеfinitivе diаgnоѕiѕ bу mеdiсаl rеѕеаrсhеrѕ has уеt tо bе fоund. It iѕ еѕtimаtеd...

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What are the Causes of Ovarian Cyst?

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What is an IUD and What is it Used for?

An Intrauterine Device, also known as IUD, is a small, usually T-shaped device, which is inserted into a woman’s uterus. The device is usually made from plastic or copper, and both of them have different...

Can Endometriosis Cause Severe Lower Back Pain?

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Is it Possible to Get Pregnant with Endometriosis Cyst?

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Is Endometriosis Genetic or Hereditary?

Endometriosis is a complex condition that is extremely difficult to study. More than likely, it is caused by a combination of multiple factors, which range from environmental to genetic in origin. What makes the research...

What Are the Symptoms of Endometriosis and is it Hereditary?

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