Dachshunds & Duvets – a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

January 18, 2019January 17, 2019

I Have Endometriosis, but I Am No Wonder Woman

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

I am not ashamed to admit that when no one is looking, apart from lip-syncing to Starship’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” almost daily, I also do the Wonder ... Read more

January 11, 2019January 10, 2019

My Hormonal Journey: Goodbye, Progestogen and Hello, Progesterone

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

A few months ago, before setting off on my travels to the United States, my specialist prescribed my first hormonal treatment since my endometriosis diagnosis: a progestogen-based minipill. Until that ... Read more

January 4, 2019January 2, 2019

New Year, New You, but You Still Have Endometriosis

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

New Year’s is definitively one of those funny periods in life. Every time it comes around, it brings an influx of resolutions and life-changing proclamations. It’s become popular to ... Read more

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 ... 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, ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

November 9, 2018November 7, 2018

Endometriosis Awareness Must Begin in School

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

Endometriosis UK is currently running a campaign calling on the British government to include menstrual well-being in its academic curriculum. The aim is to educate girls and boys from ... Read more

November 2, 2018November 1, 2018

Looking Back on the Year After Excision Surgery

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

This month marks a year since I had my second endometriosis surgery. My specialist removed all of the adhesions he found, using both excision and ablation surgery. The small ... Read more