Posts by: Wendy Henderson

Wendy Henderson

Wendy is a proven blogger and social media manager who has helped to build online communities for businesses and organizations. She currently heads the website’s social outreach online through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

July 21, 2017January 29, 2018

Tips for Dealing With Pain During Sex When You Have Endometriosis

While many women associate endometriosis with painful periods, pain can occur at other times including during intercourse. MORE: New classification system for endometriosis surgical outcomes and complexity being developed. According to endometriosis.org, ... Read more

July 18, 2017

Julianne Hough Talks About Life With Endometriosis

In this Access Hollywood video, dancer and actress Julianne Hough talks about her endometriosis journey. Hough explains that she first started to experience endometriosis symptoms at the age of 15 but ... Read more

July 17, 2017

7 People With Chronic Illnesses Who Used a Body-Shaming Experience to Raise Awareness

Coping with a chronic illness is challenging, both physically and emotionally. Often the illness can change the way we look, making us feel self-conscious or embarrassed. This is not helped by people commenting ... Read more

July 12, 2017

12 Common Places Where Endometriosis Lesions Can Be Found

Endometriosis is a chronic disease where tissue from the uterus (endometrium) begins to grow outside of the uterus. This causes lesions or nodules which can lead to intense pain (particularly during menstruation) and ... Read more

July 11, 2017

6 of the Best Apps for Chronic Illness Management

Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. ... Read more

July 10, 2017

R&B Singer Monica Speaks Out About Endometriosis Surgery

“So Gone” singer Monica recently opened up about her journey with endometriosis in the hopes that her story will help other women experiencing the same thing. MORE: Managing endometriosis after menopause. ... Read more

July 5, 2017

3 Mobile Apps That Can Help Patients Manage Endometriosis

Many women with endometriosis now track their periods using mobile apps. They find it useful to ensure their period isn’t late, and to chart any PMS symptoms such as acne or ... Read more

June 30, 2017

Understanding Endometriosis-Related Pain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olOQdwTw5OI In this very informative video from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, a gynecologist explains that endometriosis is a chronic ongoing condition where uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, ... Read more

June 29, 2017

Telling Your Partner You Have Endometriosis

If you’re in a new relationship or about to embark on a new relationship, you may be trying to figure out the right time to tell your partner (or prospective partner) ... Read more