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December 21, 2018December 19, 2018

What an Endometriosis Body Feels Like

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

I am lying on a stranger’s bed, wearing next to no clothes, and putting all of my efforts into not being my usual awkward self. I ask her to “please ... Read more

December 20, 2018December 18, 2018

New Year’s Suggestions to Help You Live Well with Endometriosis in 2019

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I could recommend a ton of resolutions to help you manage your endometriosis, but I know that New Year’s goals can seem daunting. So this year, I decided to make ... Read more

December 14, 2018December 13, 2018

Managing a Gluten-free Diet When You’re Addicted to Bread

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

If, like me, you have made dietary changes to manage your endometriosis, one of the first things you probably sought to give up was gluten and wheat-based products. If, also ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 11, 2018

Getting to Know Your Period

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How well do you know your period? I don’t just mean the science of it. I don’t mean the inner seasons or the hormones. I mean your period. This year, ... Read more

December 7, 2018December 6, 2018

With Endometriosis, Quality of Life Is Often Dictated by Money

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

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with complex stage 4 endometriosis, and it has had a severe impact on my life. However, as much as I hate having endometriosis, I ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 4, 2018

My Go-to Caffeine Replacements

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How many of us start the day with the smell of coffee or a steaming cup of tea? Judging by the boom in coffee shops over the past decade, the ... Read more

November 30, 2018November 28, 2018

Why I’m Running a Marathon with Endometriosis

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

In women’s health forums, running can be a controversial topic. My passion for it has received its fair share of colorful responses such as, “Running is the worst choice of ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 27, 2018

How I’m Working Through My Rough Patch

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Life can be difficult. None of us are strangers to life’s challenges, but when you have endometriosis, you’re starting from a different baseline that can make tough times feel even ... Read more

November 16, 2018November 15, 2018

This Is What Chronic Fatigue Feels Like

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

Chronic fatigue is a rarely recognized aspect of endometriosis, yet it’s a common symptom. Very few doctors diagnose it or suggest a line of treatment. I once went to a nutritionist ... Read more

November 15, 2018November 14, 2018

My Three Favorite Teas for Treating Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Drinking tea can be a bit like exercise. I know it’s good for me and when I’m drinking it, I feel good, but the idea of doing it is somehow ... Read more