October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

Endometriosis Is Not a Trend

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

Earlier this week, I awoke to several friends messaging me: “There’s a feature on the radio in an hour.” “Turn on the news now.” After washing off my morning ... Read more

October 10, 2019October 9, 2019

The Highs and Lows of Physiotherapy Homework

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I recently had my first pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment. I was shocked and elated at the outcome. My physiotherapy homework is surprisingly manageable. To begin, I must perform each ... Read more

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

Fatty Acid Plus Antioxidant Compound May Reduce Pain, Improve Quality of Life, Pilot Study Reports

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Treatment with a combination of a fatty acid called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) and an antioxidant compound known as polydatin (PLD) reduced pain, and improved the quality of life and psychological ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 2, 2019

Hysterectomy Is Still an Imperfect Form of Treatment

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

I have made my peace with endometriosis being a way of life. I am sort of OK with it, just like I accept vegan cheese, or that one day ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

New Model Predicts Likelihood of Giving Birth After Surgery and ART

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A new tool appears to be more accurate than commonly used indexes for predicting the likelihood of successfully giving birth for women with endometriosis who undergo surgery followed by ... Read more

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

American Nurses Foundation Funds Study Exploring Pathways to Endometriosis Diagnosis

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The American Nurses Foundation has awarded a $9,999 grant to Martha Grace Cromeens, a nurse at the University of North Carolina Hospital, to explore new pathways for diagnosing endometriosis ... Read more

September 27, 2019September 25, 2019

A Woman’s Right to Hormones Is a Tricky Thing

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

While on a bus a few days ago, I got distracted by a couple talking loudly about their friend. The friend, apparently dealing with early menopause, had decided to ... Read more

September 26, 2019September 24, 2019

My First Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I did it. I had my first pelvic floor physiotherapy session. In short, I love my physio. She’s a complete women’s health geek, like me, and we probably spent ... Read more

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

Bone Marrow Cells May Help in Pregnancy, Mouse Study Suggests

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Cells originally from the bone marrow migrate to the uterus and play an important role in pregnancy, a new study in mice suggests. Titled “Adult bone marrow progenitors become ... Read more

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

After Endometriosis Surgery, Chances of Conception are High, Study Suggests

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Women who have surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis and want to get pregnant have a reasonably high chance of conception, even after multiple failed attempts at in vitro fertilization ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 17, 2019

Endometriosis Leg Pain: What Worked for Me

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

A common complaint of endometriosis patients — right after “Who ate my CBD chocolate?” — is leg pain. I have it and it’s no fun. It starts at the ... Read more

September 19, 2019September 17, 2019

Why I’m Starting Physiotherapy for Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Pelvic floor physiotherapy often seems to be ignored in the U.K., particularly as a treatment for endometriosis. Despite working for an endometriosis charity, researching, and living with the condition ... Read more