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

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 previous ... 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 taking ... 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 (NCT04046081) ... 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, a ... 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 of ... 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” was ... 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 to ... 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 due ... 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 ovaries ... 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 can ... 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 following ... 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 side ... 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