December 6, 2019December 5, 2019

Looking Back on 2 Years Since My Excision Surgery

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

I don’t know if the old saying “time flies” is true. Sometimes I wonder where my day has gone — especially in wintertime. But when I think about my ... Read more

December 5, 2019December 3, 2019

I’m Making Progress in Addressing My Interstitial Cystitis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

A while back I told you about my endeavor to begin managing interstitial cystitis (IC) in addition to endometriosis. I had been ignoring my IC for a while and ... Read more

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

Investigational Cancer Medicine DCA May Provide Benefits in Endometriosis, Pre-clinical Study Suggests

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Dichloroacetate (DCA), a medicine that has been investigated as a cancer treatment, may help reduce lesions in endometriosis, a new study done in cells and mice suggests. A study ... Read more

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Trigger Point Injections May Ease Pain of Endometriosis, Small Study Suggests

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Injections with anti-inflammatory and anesthetic agents to trigger points in the muscles of the pelvic floor may help to ease pain and improve pelvic function in people with endometriosis, ... Read more

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

Diet Rich in Phytoestrogens, Found in Plants, May Reduce Risk of Endometriosis, Iranian Study Suggests

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A higher consumption of phytoestrogens — plant-derived estrogens found in soy and other foods that are similar to the female hormone estrogen — is associated with a reduced risk ... Read more

November 22, 2019November 20, 2019

Sometimes Saying Thank You Is the Hardest Thing

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

As a writer, there are so many things I wish I’d written: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Americanah,” the pilot of “Fleabag,” or a song by my favorite band, HAIM. “Hallelujah” ... Read more

November 21, 2019November 19, 2019

Anti-inflammatory Snack Ideas

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Have you ever been fired up to make a change in your life, then found that you had no idea where to start? Or that it became so difficult ... Read more

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Endometriosis Patients Who Undergo Surgery May Be at Increased Risk for Placenta Previa During Pregnancy

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Women who undergo surgical treatment for entrometriosis may be at greater risk of certain pregnancy complications, particularly abnormal placenta placement, a recent study suggests. However, this risk may be ... Read more

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

Orilissa Lowers Ovulation Rates But Does Not Seem to Affect Ovaries’ Egg Supply, Phase 1 Trial Shows

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Orilissa (elagolix), an FDA-approved medication for managing endometriosis pain, lowers ovulation rates in a dose-dependent manner but does not seem to affect the amount of developing eggs in the ... Read more

November 15, 2019November 13, 2019

How I Manage My Hormonal Acne

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

I never had acne as a teenager, but for most of my adulthood, keeping my skin as clear as possible has become an essential part of my routine. Acne ... Read more

November 14, 2019November 12, 2019

After 3 Physiotherapy Sessions, I’m Thrilled with My Progress

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I recently attended my third physiotherapy appointment. I’m astonished by the difference in my pain levels, comfort, and overall well-being since my first session. I’ve seen progress in the ... Read more

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Cannabis Use Eases Pain and Other Symptoms of Endometriosis, Survey of Women in Australia Reports

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Women with endometriosis in Australia using cannabis on their own to manage their disease report its use helps to ease pain and other symptoms like nausea, with very few ... Read more