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

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

1 in 9 Women in Australia Diagnosed with Endometriosis by Mid-40s, Report Finds

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About 1 in every 9 women in Australia are diagnosed with endometriosis by their 40s, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. More than 34,000 ... Read more

August 30, 2019August 28, 2019

Endometriosis, Insomnia, and Nero Keep Me Awake at Night

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

You’d think that those of us who are constantly tired (hello, chronic fatigue!) would be rather skilled at sleeping. But the truth is that many endometriosis patients suffer from sleep ... Read more

August 29, 2019August 27, 2019

The Mysterious Case of SIBO and the Endo Belly

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Let’s talk about the endo belly. I know you know what I mean: How one minute you can fit into your jeans, and the next you need maternity wear. How ... Read more

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Traditional Japanese Medicine Eased Endometriosis Pain in Mice

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The traditional Japanese medicine Tokishakuyakusan (TSS) reduces the number and severity of endometriosis-like lesions in a mouse model, a new study shows. The research was published recently in the American ... Read more

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019

Forendo Pharma Starts Dosing in Phase 1b Trial of Oral Compound FOR-6219 for Endometriosis

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Dosing has begun in a Phase 1b proof-of-mechanism study of FOR-6219, Forendo Pharma‘s lead oral compound for endometriosis, the company announced. This investigational medicine is intended to target endometriotic lesions ... Read more

August 23, 2019August 21, 2019

Can Self-care Be Bad for You?

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

As I type out this column, I’m horizontal — on my back. I’m not in this position by choice, but because of a three-day flare-up. I’m suffering through some surprise ... Read more

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019

One of Two Pivotal Trials into Relugolix’s Ability to Safely Treat Pain of Endometriosis Fully Enrolled, Myovant Says

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SPIRIT 2, one of two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials evaluating once daily relugolix pills combined with estradiol and progestin in treating pain in women with endometriosis, is now fully enrolled, its developer Myovant ... Read more

August 22, 2019August 20, 2019

The Struggle Between My Relationship and My Health

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s not always easy to take a mirror to your own reflection. Recently, I’ve been faced with some difficult feelings and realizations. I have an incredibly supportive partner, who understands ... Read more

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

Predictive Launches PGxPLUS+ Test for Patients with Chronic Pain of Endometriosis and Other Illnesses

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Predictive Laboratories has begun to commercialize PGxPLUS+, a test developed to assess the effect of genetic factors in the way a patient responds to pain medications, for people living with endometriosis, osteoarthritis, ... Read more

August 16, 2019August 14, 2019

Things That Hurt as Much as Endometriosis Pain

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

My first memory of true pain was when one of my older cousins shut my fingers in the car door. I cried a little, and my mum put my hand ... Read more

August 15, 2019August 13, 2019

Tips for Reducing Sugar to Boost Your Health

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

One of the greatest dietary challenges is reducing sugar. Sugar is associated with fun times like sunny weekends at the beach enjoying ice cream, but also with some of the ... Read more

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

AbbVie Files for FDA Approval of Elagolix for Uterine Fibroids-Associated Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

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AbbVie, in collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences, has submitted a new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its lead candidate elagolix to treat heavy menstrual bleeding in ... 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