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

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

VEGFR1 Blockade May be Viable Treatment for Women With Endometriosis, Mouse Study Shows

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Blocking the activity of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) may be a viable treatment for women with endometriosis, a mouse study suggests. The study, “VEGF Receptor 1-Expressing ... Read more

June 21, 2019June 19, 2019

What It’s Like to Live with an Invisible Illness

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

I discussed in a recent column whether we should correct others when they see only our illness. This week, I’m looking at the opposing viewpoint: when our disease is invisible, ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 18, 2019

Eating for Endometriosis, Part 1: Do the Research

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

First in a series. When I started eating for endometriosis, I frankly didn’t have a clue what I was doing. I was starting from scratch, and there was little information ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

Orilissa Increases Workplace Productivity in People with Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Orilissa (elagolix), a treatment that reduces pain in endometriosis, can also have economic benefits, a study reports. The therapy allowed patients to work more and be more productive, which would ... Read more

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019

Debiopharm, Ipsen Extend Partnership for Patient Access to Decapeptyl

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The pharmaceutical companies Debiopharm and Ipsen have extended their agreement for the development, manufacturing, and distribution of Decapeptyl (triptorelin), used in the treatment of endometriosis. This partnership, which began in ... Read more

June 14, 2019June 12, 2019

The Emotional Journey of Delving into Endometriosis Symptoms

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

Searching the web for one’s symptoms is a dangerous game. It’s anxiety-inducing and pointless. Type something like“stomachache,” and the first thing that comes up is some deadly disease that is ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 12, 2019

Why I’m Training to Be a Women’s Health Coach

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Navigating your endometriosis symptoms is far from easy. Often, the healing process is not linear — you don’t just cut out gluten and feel great. For many of us, it’s ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

Levels of Thyroid Hormones May Affect Chronic Pain, Disease Severity in Endometriosis Patients, Study Suggests

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Endometriosis patients with thyroid dysfunction may have increased risk of more intense chronic pain and increased disease severity, a study suggests. The study, “Role of thyroid dysimmunity and thyroid hormones ... Read more

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

Endometriosis, RA, and IBD Increase Fibromyalgia Risk, Study Suggests

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), endometriosis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increase the chances of a person developing fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain later in life, a study says. The study, “A ... Read more

June 7, 2019June 5, 2019

Should We Remind Others That We Are More than Our Chronic Illness?

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

Recently a friend explained how my illness was the reason behind some of my life choices. They had gotten it completely wrong and that’s OK — after all, no one ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 4, 2019

There’s More to Your Health Than Endo

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It was the second-to-last day of our holiday and we wanted to make the most of it, but we were driving in circles trying to find somewhere to park. As ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

Laparoscopic Surgery Especially Benefits Endometriosis Patients with Pelvic Pain, Study Suggests

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Patients with severe endometriosis and pelvic pain show the most pronounced improvements in quality of life within one year after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, a study reports. The study, “Identification of ... 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