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January 29, 2018January 26, 2018

My Endometriosis Hospital Bag: Tips to Pack Your Own

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

If having endometriosis has taught me one thing, it’s that it’s totally unpredictable. I have had numerous unplanned trips to the hospital in which I’ve been caught out and didn’t have ... Read more

January 26, 2018January 25, 2018

Using Acupuncture to Relieve Pain

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

Suffering from endometriosis can mean not being offered a cure and realizing that managing the condition is probably the best and healthiest approach. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and dietary changes are ... Read more

January 26, 2018January 25, 2018

7 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Doctor’s Appointments

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Last week’s column was about how a break from doctor’s appointments can be beneficial for health. But what happens after the break? If the break is long, we sometimes forget how ... Read more

January 25, 2018January 23, 2018

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

People sometimes roll their eyes when I talk about the link between endometriosis and endocrine disruptors. But the mounting evidence is hard to ignore. Last year, Endometriosis News reported on ... Read more

January 24, 2018January 23, 2018

Caring for Hormonal and Sensitive Skin

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I’ve always had quite an up-and-down relationship with my skin. When I really look after it, it can be clear and evenly toned, and sometimes get me a compliment or ... Read more

January 22, 2018January 19, 2018

When Other Health Problems Affect Your Endometriosis

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

I haven’t had the greatest start to 2018. I had food poisoning on the second day of the year. Nothing that remarkable, really. I’ve had it before and I’m sure ... Read more

January 19, 2018January 18, 2018

Better Managing Diet and Going Gluten-free

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

Nine months ago, I switched to an “endometriosis diet.” I studied the way I ate and found many inflammatory foods that seemed to upset my gut. I quit some foods ... Read more

January 19, 2018January 25, 2018

Taking a Break from Doctor’s Appointments May Be Good for Your Health

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Scheduling and attending doctor’s appointments can become extremely stressful As someone with endometriosis, I find I attend numerous doctor’s appointments. Not because I enjoy them — trust me, my bank ... Read more

January 18, 2018January 17, 2018

The Link Between Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

A couple of days ago, Endometriosis News released new data from a medical study in Taiwan that shows that “women with endometriosis have nearly four times the risk of developing bladder ... Read more

January 17, 2018January 16, 2018

Following Your Dreams, Even with Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s a new year and some of you might be thinking about a dream you once had — a dream that now feels like a distant, unrealistic possibility due to endometriosis ... Read more