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6 Things I do during an endo flare-up

Paying attention to my body’s needs is the only way I can manage the pain. Here’s a list of things I do to ease a flare-up.

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Symptomatic uterine fibroids: hysterectomy is not the only option — an interview with Eric Hardee, MD

If you’re diagnosed with uterine fibroids, your doctor may recommend getting a hysterectomy. While there’s…

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A letter to the child I may never have

Hi baby, You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for you to come…

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Recovery After Laparoscopy Part Two: 6 More Things I Wish I’d Known

If you’ve had laparoscopic surgery, you might have some questions. In this article, our Post-Op…

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Being able to work from home helps me feel in control of my illness

Imagine waking up to get ready to head to the office (even though the pain…

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Ready to Rant: Being a Patient With Chronic Illness Is a Full-Time Job

I recently had to leave my full-time job and unwillingly fulfill the role of full-time…

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An Open Letter to Endometriosis: I’m Flipping the Script

Dear Endometriosis, It’s been a while since we’ve spoken, but I’ve decided to change my…

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Living With Endometriosis: Here’s How I Found the Silver Lining

I could write an epic about how much I hate Endometriosis. Between how it’s destroyed…

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Chronic Illness Identity Theft: Grieving the ‘Old Me’ in a Search for Inner Peace

Chronic illness swept into my life several years ago, only to steal the one person…

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Despite Statistics, Endometriosis Continues to Be Misdiagnosed

According to the Endometriosis Foundation of America, approximately 200 million people are affected by Endometriosis…

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Ready to Rant: ‘You’re Not Disabled Enough.’

My application to receive temporary benefits for disability was denied last month; it was denied…

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Massage and the Mind: Mental Health Benefits of Touch Therapy, According to Massage Guru Michelle Ebbin

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Unfortunately, Endometriosis is a whole-body disease. It not only causes physical pain but mental pain,…

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How Setting Boundaries Helps Me Navigate Infertility Hell

Do you have boundaries when it comes to your mental, physical, or emotional health? Do…

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Ready to Rant: I Was Diagnosed With Thoracic and Abdominopelvic Endometriosis

After spending countless years scouring the internet, pleading for answers, and reading dissertations and blog…

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3 Sex Positions to Try Right Now

Many of us living with Endometriosis know that having sex is very painful. Most of…

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My Dysfunctional Relationship With Endometriosis Has Left Me Feeling Isolated

At 20 years old, I became more comfortable spending my Saturday nights in a hospital…

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Dear, Endometriosis: Why Do You Make Me Such a Moody Bitch?

Dear, Endometriosis. Can I just call you “Endo” now that we’ve known each other a…

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The Never-Ending Plague That Is Endometriosis: Part I

I started my period when I was 12 years old. Sadly, I didn’t even know…

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Ready to Rant: Lupron Is the Fucking Devil’s Juice

I was officially diagnosed with Endometriosis on November 11, 2017. Since then, I’ve progressed to…

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Dear, Endometriosis: The Surgery I Needed to Survive Your Hellish Torment Robbed Me of My Time & Creativity

Dear, Endometriosis. We need to talk. When you first came into my life, I didn’t…