I’ve Had Endometriosis Since I Was 12 Years Old

What helps you move forward on difficult days? Share to show your Support! I was told I had endometriosis when I was 17. I had it for...

Why Does Endometriosis Come Back

So it finally has come to this. You tried so hard to endure through the episodes. You’ve tried medications, birth control and...

To Someone Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Endometriosis

My name is Lisa and this is my message to anyone that has just been diagnosed with Endometriosis. As someone who has dealt with Endometriosis...

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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Endometriosis Awareness: The Difference Between Adenomyosis and Endometriosis

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

Use the hashtag #ThisIsEndometriosis in your postings that you talk about Endometriosis this month to help spread the word! All of our journey's are different with Endometriosis but it's important...

The Four Stages of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which excess endometrial tissue begins to grow in places outside of the uterus, such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or other places in the abdomen. Affecting an estimated 6.5 million, or...

Fatigue is often being overlooked in those with Endometriosis

A new problem has been occurring in which doctors are overlooking fatigue in women with Endometriosis. The numbers don't lie. Twice as many women with Endometriosis suffer from fatigue compared to women without...

Struggling with Weight Loss because of Endometriosis

Many of us with Endometriosis suffer from weight gain and we can’t seem to lose it. On a recent thread in our support group, hundreds commented that they too struggled with weight loss because of their endometriosis. If you’re suffering, you are not alone!

5 THINGS TO EXPECT FROM A LAPAROSCOPY FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS

Although physical examinations and ultrasounds are helpful in identifying endometriosis, a laparoscopy procedure is the only actual way to conclusively diagnose the disease. The experience and outcomes are different for everyone depending on our expectations,...

The Standard of Living with Endometriosis Depends on your Wallet

A couple of years ago,the doctor’s diagnosis disclosed that I was at stage 4 of complex endometriosis, and my life has been very much affected since then. But as terrible as it may be to be a sufferer of endometriosis, I still think I’m quite lucky that I can afford to cope with a disease that is so financially strenuous.

Endometriosis: My Weakness Helps Prove My Strength

I have been living with endometriosis for 10 years and been diagnosed for over 7. Things got very difficult for me after I found out I had this disease. The pain first started right after...

Endometriosis Stole a Part of My Life

If there was one thing you could say to help people understand Endometriosis, what would it be? How would you describe it? Share to Raise Awareness! Hello, I’m Twymosha, and I’ve been a victim of endometriosis...

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The Most Ridiculous Things Someone Has Said About Endometriosis

We recently had a poll on our Endometriosis Support group asking what the most ridiculous things that people said to them about...

Endometriosis and Unsupportive Loved Ones

How to deal with unsupportive loved ones in regards to Endometriosis. 1.5 million women worldwide are affected by Endometriosis, almost as much as the ones...

What Happens When Medicine Isn’t Enough?

Recently, a great discussion happened in our Endometriosis Group: “Are there any natural remedies that help you cope with Endo?” Many women chimed in with insightful...

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...

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This image describes endometriosis so well. All anyone ever sees is the outward shine of the apple. Its bright red, glossy and beautiful....