February 26, 2021February 24, 2021
Lessons From a Wonderfully Rare Community, and a Farewell
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Almost four years ago, my life changed. After a decade of invasive tests, hospital visits, and limited answers, I was ... Read more
February 25, 2021February 23, 2021
Connecting the Dots Between Endo Symptoms and Related Conditions
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
A lot can change in a year. Even more can change in four, which is almost how long I’ve been ... Read more
February 19, 2021February 17, 2021
How to Live on a Tight Budget When Chronically Ill
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Endometriosis can turn a simple life into a slightly more complicated one. For some of us, wearing white is as ... Read more
February 18, 2021February 16, 2021
This Small but Mighty Ritual Can Help People With Endo Feel Better
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Sometimes, the smallest changes have the biggest impact. There’s a phenomenon within my coaching community. One small self-care act is ... Read more
February 12, 2021February 10, 2021
Intimacy Is Complicated When You Have Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
“Let’s talk about sex, ba-by!” … And my lifelong dream of starting a column with a Salt-N-Pepa lyric has just ... Read more
February 11, 2021February 11, 2021
What Is Prostaglandin E2 and How Does It Affect Endometriosis?
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Inflammation. If you have endometriosis, chances are you’ve heard a lot about it, and rightly so. Endometriosis is an inflammatory ... Read more
February 5, 2021February 3, 2021
3 Surprising Lessons I Learned While Eating for Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Many of us living with endometriosis will experience irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms, chronic bloating, and soaring pain levels after eating ... Read more
February 4, 2021February 2, 2021
Here’s What Has Helped Me Manage My Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
When I was 17, I broke several bones, including my pubic rami, spine, hip, and pelvis. I was hospitalized and ... Read more
January 29, 2021January 27, 2021
Mansplaining Happens to Endometriosis Patients, Too
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
As an endometriosis patient, I am quite versed in the art of explaining my symptoms to friends and strangers. Talking ... Read more
January 28, 2021January 26, 2021
4 Things That May Be Causing Your Endo Belly
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
There is so much more to endometriosis than one might think. You’ve heard me say this repeatedly, but I don’t ... Read more
January 22, 2021January 20, 2021
How Silence and Meditation Help Me Feel Better
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
My breathing accelerates, and I feel pressure on my chest. Reaching out is daunting. But I persist, sharing what’s bothering ... Read more
January 21, 2021January 19, 2021
How I Eat During My Period to Keep My Pain at Bay
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
“What do you eat in the middle of a pain flare on your period?” Last night, I hosted a workshop. ... Read more

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

Blocking Bone Marrow Cell Movement May Be Non-Hormonal Treatment Strategy, Study in Mice Suggests

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Blocking the movement of cells from the bone marrow by inhibiting the CXCL12/CXCR4/CXCR7 signaling axis is a potential strategy for treating endometriosis, a recent study done in mice suggests. The ... Read more

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Scientists Discover Stem Cells That Can Promote Endometriosis, Endometrial Cancer, Research Shows

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Stem cells responsible for repairing the womb following menstruation can also promote endometriosis and endometrial cancer if they become dysfunctional, researchers have found. Such malfunctioning stem cells also can reduce ... Read more

January 24, 2020January 22, 2020

What Happens When You Don’t Have a Period for a Year

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

I once bled for 60 days straight. No breaks, no respite, just a lot of money spent on tampons and painkillers, and a permanent aversion to any underwear that wasn’t ... Read more

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Why You Need to Eat More Fruits and Veggies for Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat each day? I’m running a challenge on Facebook during January to help people kick-start their health journey and build the ... Read more

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Delays in Diagnosis Linked to Increased Symptoms, Higher Healthcare Costs, U.S. Study Shows

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A delay of three or more years in a definite endometriosis diagnosis is linked with increased symptom burden and significantly higher healthcare costs — by more than 50% — compared ... Read more

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

THC Seen to Limit Endometriosis and Ease Symptoms in Early Study in Mice

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The main psychoactive ingredient of marijuana, the cannabinoid 47 delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), limited the development and symptoms of endometriosis in a mouse model of the disease, a recent study showed. ... Read more

January 17, 2020January 15, 2020

Working Through Toxic Relationships with Endometriosis

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

The word toxic can evoke quite a lot. For one, it is the title of one of Britney Spears’ best songs, and even though I will probably never manage it, ... Read more

January 16, 2020January 14, 2020

The Power of Hydration for Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I drink a lot of water. If you’ve been following my interstitial cystitis journey, you’ll know I’m actually drinking too much for my weight and height! But that’s not the ... Read more

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Cancer-associated Protein Promotes Endometriosis Progression, Study Suggests

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The glioma-associated oncogene homolog 1 (GLI1) protein may contribute to endometriosis progression by promoting cells’ proliferation and ability to invade other tissues, a study suggests. The findings support GLI1 as ... Read more

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Insecticides Exposure May Increase Risk of Developing Endometriosis, Early Study Suggests

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Exposure to certain pesticides — insecticides called chlorpyrifos and diazinon — might increase the risk of developing endometriosis, a very preliminary study suggests. The study, titled “Association of urinary metabolites ... Read more

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

How I Dealt with My First Ruptured Cyst

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

December was emotionally trying, leaving me a tad broken — I may have employed concerning amounts of Celine Dion and cake to cope. And just when I was ready to ... Read more

January 9, 2020January 7, 2020

Adopting an Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle in 2020

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

We live in an age of abundant health information. Every few months, a new superfood hero of the moment appears. Admittedly, these foods are wonderful — I’m a dedicated mushroom ... Read more

Lessons From a Wonderfully Rare Community, and a Farewell

Connecting the Dots Between Endo Symptoms and Related Conditions

How to Live on a Tight Budget When Chronically Ill

This Small but Mighty Ritual Can Help People With Endo Feel Better

Intimacy Is Complicated When You Have Endometriosis

What Is Prostaglandin E2 and How Does It Affect Endometriosis?

3 Surprising Lessons I Learned While Eating for Endometriosis

Here’s What Has Helped Me Manage My Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms

Mansplaining Happens to Endometriosis Patients, Too

4 Things That May Be Causing Your Endo Belly

How Silence and Meditation Help Me Feel Better

How I Eat During My Period to Keep My Pain at Bay