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

February 21, 2019February 20, 2019

Self-employment Vs. Employment: Which Is Better for Endometriosis?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Are you thinking about becoming self-employed to help you manage your endometriosis? I recently completed my first self-employed tax return and rented a coworking space because of internet problems. The ... Read more

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

PAX8 May Be Sensitive Marker for Extragenital Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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The molecule PAX8 could serve as a sensitive and specific biomarker of extragenital endometriosis in clinical practice, a study suggests. The study, “PAX8: A Highly Sensitive Marker for the Glands ... Read more

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

Study: Endometriosis Affects 3.4% Australian Women of Childbearing Age

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Self-reported cases of endometriosis affected 3.4 percent of reproductive-aged women — around 276,000 cases — in an Australian population-based study. The prevalence is lower than what previously had been described, ... Read more

February 15, 2019February 13, 2019

Dating with a Chronic Illness: It’s Complicated

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

For the past week, my inbox has been inundated with invitations to treat my beloved to an overpriced dinner or a dubious sweater covered in hearts. This overtly romantic onslaught has ... Read more

February 14, 2019February 13, 2019

Biohacking to Counter Endometriosis Fatigue and Brain Fog

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Many with endometriosis are no strangers to tiredness and brain fog. Chronic fatigue is forever in pain’s shadow, and yet for some of us, it’s even more debilitating than the ... Read more

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Patient-centered Approach May Help Overcome Historical Racial Bias in Endometriosis Care, Study Suggests

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Taking a patient-centered approach could help overcome a historical racial bias in the U.S. that endometriosis mostly affects white women and improve overall patient management, a study suggests. The study ... Read more

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

Endometriosis and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Are New Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism, Japanese Study Shows

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Endometriosis and recurrent pregnancy loss are two newly discovered risk factors for the development of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and post-partum, according to a Japanese study. The study, “Endometriosis and ... Read more

February 8, 2019February 6, 2019

Babies Can’t Cure Endometriosis, No Matter What Doctors Say

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

Labeling endometriosis as an invisible disease has always made me uncomfortable. I agree that a patient’s suffering may not be evident to the naked eye, but it’s very real. To me, invisibility ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 4, 2019

Getting By at Work: To Lie or Not to Lie?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Two weeks ago, we came home from our anniversary vacation at 2 a.m. to find water gushing out through the front door. Upon opening it, we were met with a ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Implanon NXT, Mirena Curb Endometriosis-associated Pain, Study Says

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Contraceptive implants Implanon NXT by Merck and Mirena by Bayer significantly curb pelvic pain and menstrual cramping in women with endometriosis, improving their health-related quality of life, researchers from Spain report. The ... Read more

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Slow Fetal Growth, Low Birth Weight May Point to Endometriosis Later in Life, Study Suggests

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Slow fetal growth during pregnancy and low birth weight are linked to a higher risk of endometriosis later in life, a study suggests. The study, “Developmental origins of endometriosis: a ... Read more

February 1, 2019January 30, 2019

Coming to Terms with Losing My Endometriosis Specialist

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

During the most recent visit to my endometriosis specialist, I received some pretty shocking news. I was expecting an ovary malfunction or the appearance of another bothersome polyp, but I ... Read more