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

December 13, 2018December 11, 2018

Getting to Know Your Period

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How well do you know your period? I don’t just mean the science of it. I don’t mean the inner seasons or the hormones. I mean your period. This year, ... Read more

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

Oxidative Damage May Underlie Infertility Associated With Endometriosis, Review Study Finds

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Studies have suggested that infertility linked with endometriosis is the result of inflammatory-driven oxidative damage to eggs, sperm or embryos caused by retrograde menstruation (the backward flow of menstrual blood). A recent review looks ... Read more

December 7, 2018December 6, 2018

With Endometriosis, Quality of Life Is Often Dictated by Money

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

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with complex stage 4 endometriosis, and it has had a severe impact on my life. However, as much as I hate having endometriosis, I ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 4, 2018

My Go-to Caffeine Replacements

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How many of us start the day with the smell of coffee or a steaming cup of tea? Judging by the boom in coffee shops over the past decade, the ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018

45% of Women with Endometriosis Dissatisfied With Medical Support Provided, Study Reports

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Nearly half of women with endometriosis are not satisfied with the support provided by their medical team, a study reveals. According to patients, clinicians should share more information about this ... Read more

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

Negative Beliefs, Worries Linked to Sexual Distress in Women With Endometriosis, Study Finds

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Negative beliefs and worries about sex, but not chronic pain or painful sexual intercourse, are directly correlated with sexual distress in women with endometriosis, a study has found. The study, “Negative ... Read more

November 30, 2018November 28, 2018

Why I’m Running a Marathon with Endometriosis

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

In women’s health forums, running can be a controversial topic. My passion for it has received its fair share of colorful responses such as, “Running is the worst choice of ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 27, 2018

How I’m Working Through My Rough Patch

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Life can be difficult. None of us are strangers to life’s challenges, but when you have endometriosis, you’re starting from a different baseline that can make tough times feel even ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Depression in Women with Endometriosis Linked to Chronic Pain, Review Study Shows

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The complex relationship between endometriosis and depression in women is largely determined by chronic pelvic pain, a systematic review has found. According to the researchers, raising awareness among physicians on ... Read more

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018

Adynxx and twoXAR Collaborate to Identify Therapies for Endometriosis

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Adynxx and twoXAR have joined forces for the discovery and development of new non-hormonal oral therapies targeting the underlying causes of endometriosis. “This collaboration is part of our plan to build ... Read more

November 16, 2018November 15, 2018

This Is What Chronic Fatigue Feels Like

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

Chronic fatigue is a rarely recognized aspect of endometriosis, yet it’s a common symptom. Very few doctors diagnose it or suggest a line of treatment. I once went to a nutritionist ... Read more

November 15, 2018November 14, 2018

My Three Favorite Teas for Treating Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Drinking tea can be a bit like exercise. I know it’s good for me and when I’m drinking it, I feel good, but the idea of doing it is somehow ... Read more