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

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019

Newly Launched World Endometriosis Organisations Emphasizes Collaboration

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The World Endometriosis Organisations (WEO) was recently officially launched, with the goal of improving health outcomes for the roughly 200 million patients with endometriosis worldwide, as well as to address ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 15, 2019

My Dog Is a Dragon, Accompanying Me Through Life with Illness

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

When I was a little girl, I stole my brother’s X-Men comics and discovered that one of the few female superheroes had a pet dragon named Lockheed. I begged the ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 15, 2019

I’ve Embarked on a New Challenge to Improve My Health

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

You may have heard of Rachel Hollis. She’s a motivational speaker, podcaster, blogger, business owner, and author — and one of those I look to for inspiration and energy. I ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Findings of BBC Study Spark Call for Action for Better Endometriosis Care in UK

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Following findings from a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) study outlining the wide-ranging toll of endometriosis, supporters — including Endometriosis UK — are calling for stakeholders from government, healthcare, and business ... Read more

October 15, 2019October 16, 2019

Endometriosis Pain Leads to Productivity Loss at Work, Affecting Caregivers and Overall Economy, Online Survey Finds

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Endometriosis pain leads to loss of productivity in the workplace, which is the greatest economic impact of the condition, a new study in Australia has found. Therefore, strategies to improve ... Read more

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 zombie ... 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 of ... 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 well-being ... 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 somebody ... 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 assisted ... 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 among ... 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 begin ... 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