Endometriosis affects millions of women around the world. The invisible illness is characterized by severe pain in the pelvis area, which is often worse during menstruation. While the exact cause of ... Read more
As with any chronic disease, endometriosis symptoms can feel much worse when you’re fatigued. Getting quality rest is important — without it, you could experience metabolic and hormonal changes, along with increased inflammation and pain. ... Read more
As with most complementary therapies and treatments, using heat to help relieve the pain associated with endometriosis has divided opinion. MORE: Six complementary therapies to ease endometriosis symptoms Many women have found ... Read more
Celebrities who live with a chronic illness often become advocates and ambassadors for their illness, raising awareness and offering comfort and hope to others who suffer from the same affliction. Here ... Read more
You may have just been diagnosed with endometriosis, suspect you might have the condition, or know someone who does but there’s a lot you probably don’t know about the condition. ... Read more
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their ... Read more
This video from The Mighty shares some of the things a person living with a chronic illness might want to carry around with them on a daily basis. MORE: How Endometriosis Affects the Bladder The ... Read more
As well as conventional medicine and treatments, many women with endometriosis are turning to holistic alternatives to help ease the symptoms of the disease. Alternative therapies like acupuncture, meditation, and dietary supplements ... Read more
This video from MDedge shares some of the research priorities for women living with endometriosis. Dr. Andrew Horne from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland explains that his research team reached ... Read more
As with most complementary therapies and treatments, using heat to help relieve the pain associated with endometriosis has divided opinion. MORE: Six complementary therapies to ease endometriosis symptoms Many women have found that ... Read more
