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 4, 2019June 4, 2019

Antibiotic Metronidazole Reduces Size of Endometriosis Lesions, Mouse Study Suggests

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The antibiotic metronidazole reduces the size of lesions in mice with endometriosis, possibly by reducing the growth of gut bacteria, researchers found. The study titled “Antibiotic therapy with metronidazole reduces ... Read more

May 31, 2019May 29, 2019

I’ve Accepted My Infertility and I’m Happier for It

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

Endometriosis can be the reason behind the difficulties many people face when wanting a family. While plenty of endometriosis patients conceive and have children, others rely on in vitro fertilization ... Read more

May 30, 2019May 29, 2019

My Favorite CBD Brands for Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

A few years ago when I started my website, This EndoLife, I reviewed a cannabidiol (CBD) oil product. While I didn’t feel much of a result from the product, it’s ... Read more

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

rTMS Brain Stimulation Therapy May Ease Chronic Pelvic Pain, Study Says

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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, may be a viable therapy for women with endometriosis experiencing chronic pelvic pain for whom other treatments have failed, a ... Read more

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Orilissa 200 mg Twice-Daily Dose Now Available in Canada to Treat Endometriosis Pain

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AbbVie’s oral medication Orilissa (elagolix) is now available in Canada as a 200-milligram twice-daily dose to treat moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis. The therapy, developed by AbbVie in collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences, ... Read more

May 23, 2019May 21, 2019

If I Knew Then What I Know Now, Here’s What I’d Do Differently

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I spend most of my days sharing tips and information about managing endometriosis. I talk about what has worked for me and what helps me to live almost entirely pain-free. ... Read more

May 17, 2019May 16, 2019

How to Overcome Challenges When Traveling with Endometriosis

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

It’s upon us — that wonderful time of the year when everyone is thinking about summer, and escapist dreams abound. We’re all rushing to book pedicures and buy rather uncomfortable-looking ... Read more

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

ObsEva Launches Two Key Phase 3 Trials to Confirm Efficacy of Linzagolix

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ObsEva announced the initiation of two key Phase 3 trials to confirm the safety and efficacy of its therapy linzagolix for endometriosis-associated pelvic pain and to support the therapy’s approval ... Read more

May 16, 2019May 13, 2019

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Succeed

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

In talking about my experiences, I find myself constantly walking a fine line. On one side, by sharing my successes, I run the risk of coming across as a perfectionist ... Read more

May 10, 2019May 7, 2019

5 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health While Living with a Chronic Disease

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

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about my struggle with my mental health. Whether it’s due to the stress of medical appointments or just living with the symptoms, the state ... Read more

May 9, 2019May 8, 2019

Things I’ve Learned from My Podcast, ‘This EndoLife’

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

This year, I’m releasing a new podcast episode every week. It’s a big challenge, but it gives me the opportunity to interview incredible guests about endometriosis and menstrual health much ... 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