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September 6, 2018September 4, 2018

How Endometriosis Changed My Life, Part 2

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Last week, I wrote about how endometriosis healed my eating disorder, inspired a career in charity, and has led me on new adventures. Yes, endometriosis is hard, sometimes impossible to ... Read more

August 31, 2018August 29, 2018

How Endometriosis Took More than My Good Health

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

There isn’t a day that goes by that I forget I have endometriosis. My lifestyle and every choice I’ve made in the last few years have been determined by my ... Read more

August 30, 2018August 28, 2018

How Endometriosis Changed My Life, Part 1

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Endometriosis has changed my path in life, taken opportunities away, and caused me a great deal of suffering at times, but that’s not what this two-part series is about. I ... Read more

August 24, 2018August 22, 2018

Understanding Adhesions, Cysts, and Polyps

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

As a woman with endometriosis, I have an over-performing uterus; one that is intent on making my life less boring by producing lumps, adhesions, and all sorts of wondrous complications. ... Read more

August 23, 2018August 21, 2018

4 Ways to Use Magnesium for Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How many of us are really aware of whether we’re getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals in our diet? And how many of us are aware of any ... Read more

August 17, 2018August 15, 2018

Stop Asking Women About Their Childbearing Intentions

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

It keeps happening — people ask me if I intend to have babies. It’s a deeply unpleasant question, but I keep my composure and calmly explain why it probably won’t happen. ... Read more

August 16, 2018August 15, 2018

Nutrition for Endometriosis: What I Really Eat in a Day, Part 4

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Dinner. It’s potentially my favorite meal of the day (it often competes with brunch), but no other mealtime causes so much stress or complication. Pinterest and YouTube are full of ... Read more

August 10, 2018August 9, 2018

Finding Ways to Accept the Return of Endometriosis

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

I had laparoscopic surgery almost 10 months ago. The first period after surgery was quite horrific, which was to be expected. Then, the months that followed I couldn’t believe my ... Read more

August 9, 2018August 7, 2018

Nutrition for Endometriosis: What I Really Eat in a Day, Part 3

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Third in a series. Read part one and part two. So, I’ve taken you through my basic go-to lunches and my favorite breakfasts – but what about snacks? I used ... Read more

August 3, 2018August 2, 2018

High on Hope: Legalizing Cannabis for Endometriosis

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

This week, the United Kingdom government announced a relaxation of laws regulating cannabis access. Home Secretary Sajid Javid shared plans to place cannabis in schedule 2 of the 2001 Misuse of Drugs ... Read more