Columns

October 25, 2019October 22, 2019

Lessening the Impact of Checkups on Our Mental Health

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

A few weeks back, I wrote about the invasive side of endometriosis treatment. There’s no avoiding feeling cold when you’re half-naked, but it also entails elements of shame, a ... Read more

October 24, 2019October 22, 2019

Can I Be a Morning Person with Endometriosis?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Everyone knows that fatigue is — or, perhaps was — my biggest demon. It has affected my life so acutely that I’ve had to transform the way I live and ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 15, 2019

My Dog Is a Dragon, Accompanying Me Through Life with Illness

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

When I was a little girl, I stole my brother’s X-Men comics and discovered that one of the few female superheroes had a pet dragon named Lockheed. I begged ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 15, 2019

I’ve Embarked on a New Challenge to Improve My Health

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

You may have heard of Rachel Hollis. She’s a motivational speaker, podcaster, blogger, business owner, and author — and one of those I look to for inspiration and energy. ... Read more

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

Endometriosis Is Not a Trend

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

Earlier this week, I awoke to several friends messaging me: “There’s a feature on the radio in an hour.” “Turn on the news now.” After washing off my morning ... Read more

October 10, 2019October 9, 2019

The Highs and Lows of Physiotherapy Homework

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I recently had my first pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment. I was shocked and elated at the outcome. My physiotherapy homework is surprisingly manageable. To begin, I must perform each ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 2, 2019

Hysterectomy Is Still an Imperfect Form of Treatment

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

I have made my peace with endometriosis being a way of life. I am sort of OK with it, just like I accept vegan cheese, or that one day ... Read more

September 27, 2019September 25, 2019

A Woman’s Right to Hormones Is a Tricky Thing

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

While on a bus a few days ago, I got distracted by a couple talking loudly about their friend. The friend, apparently dealing with early menopause, had decided to ... Read more

September 26, 2019September 24, 2019

My First Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I did it. I had my first pelvic floor physiotherapy session. In short, I love my physio. She’s a complete women’s health geek, like me, and we probably spent ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 17, 2019

Endometriosis Leg Pain: What Worked for Me

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

A common complaint of endometriosis patients — right after “Who ate my CBD chocolate?” — is leg pain. I have it and it’s no fun. It starts at the ... Read more