Dachshunds & Duvets – a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

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

October 26, 2018October 25, 2018

EMDR Seems to Help Me Cope with Endometriosis Trauma

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

I struggle to remember the number of medical visits and examinations I’ve had. Because my diagnosis took years, I became a face doctors saw regularly. Having so many medical appointments ... Read more

October 19, 2018October 18, 2018

What I Don’t Want People to Say About My Endometriosis

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

As an endometriosis columnist, my life has changed quite a lot in the past two years. Although I am really proud of what I do, I can sometimes be ... Read more

October 12, 2018October 10, 2018

My Endometriosis Pain Struck Fiercely While Abroad

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

A few months ago, when I was in the midst of planning my solo trip through the United States, the idea of being in pain far away from home, ... Read more

October 5, 2018October 4, 2018

Finding and Choosing an Endometriosis Specialist

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

One of the best things I have done since my diagnosis (apart from learning how to make vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies!) was finding an endometriosis specialist. It was no ... Read more

September 28, 2018September 26, 2018

Giving Hormonal Treatments Another Chance

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

Since my diagnosis, I’ve attempted to manage my endometriosis as naturally as possible. I aimed to avoid heavy hormonal treatments and further surgery, but recently I had to give ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 19, 2018

Endometriosis and Mental Health, Part 3: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

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

Third in a series. Read parts one and two. For the last couple of weeks, I have been sharing how living with endometriosis can affect your mental health. This ... Read more

September 14, 2018September 12, 2018

Endometriosis and Mental Health, Part 2: When Depression Lodges

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

Second in a series. Read part one. Last week, I wrote about anxiety; how it’s linked to endometriosis and what you can do to manage the symptoms. This week, ... Read more