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

LPE a More Severe Manifestation of Endometriosis, Requiring Aggressive Tactics, Study Says

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Lateral parametrial endometriosis (LPE) is a more severe manifestation of endometriosis and requires more aggressive surgery, according to researchers in Italy. Their study, “Parametrial Endometriosis: the Occult Condition that Makes ... Read more

September 7, 2018September 5, 2018

Endometriosis and Mental Health, Part 1: Anxiety Matters

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

First in a series. The last time I wrote about mental health and its link to endometriosis, many fellow sufferers contacted me and shared their struggles with depression and anxiety. ... Read more

September 6, 2018September 4, 2018

How Endometriosis Changed My Life, Part 2

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Last week, I wrote about how endometriosis healed my eating disorder, inspired a career in charity, and has led me on new adventures. Yes, endometriosis is hard, sometimes impossible to ... Read more

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018

Not for Women Only: 2 Rare Cases of Men Diagnosed With Endometriosis

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Two rare cases of endometriosis affecting male patients have been reported by researchers at Indiana University, who state that the disease should be considered when attempting to diagnosis men who ... Read more

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Women with Endometriosis Have High Levels of Commonly-used Plasticizer DEHP, Study Shows

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Women with endometriosis have high serum levels of the commonly-used plasticizer diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), suggesting a contributing role for DEHP in the mechanisms that lead to the development of endometriosis. ... Read more

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

Catheter-based Technique for Endometriomas Linked to Better Outcomes, Preserved Ovarian Function, Study Finds

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A new technique called catheter-based sclerotherapy, used for treating patients with endometriomas, was shown to be associated with better short-term clinical outcomes and well-preserved ovarian function in women, according to ... Read more

August 31, 2018August 29, 2018

How Endometriosis Took More than My Good Health

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

There isn’t a day that goes by that I forget I have endometriosis. My lifestyle and every choice I’ve made in the last few years have been determined by my ... Read more

August 30, 2018August 28, 2018

How Endometriosis Changed My Life, Part 1

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Endometriosis has changed my path in life, taken opportunities away, and caused me a great deal of suffering at times, but that’s not what this two-part series is about. I ... Read more

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018

Mutations in Cancer-Related Genes May Be Origin of Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Endometriosis development is linked to the occurrence of genetic mutations affecting cancer-related genes, a recent study suggests. The study, “Clonal Expansion and Diversification of Cancer-Associated Mutations in Endometriosis and Normal ... Read more

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

Phase 3 Study Finds Elagolix Plus Hormone Therapy Combats Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Uterine Fibroid Patients

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Results from the Phase 3 ELARIS UF-EXTEND trial show that treatment for a year with elagolix combined with low-dose hormone therapy led to a significant decrease in heavy menstrual bleeding in 87.9 ... Read more

August 24, 2018August 22, 2018

Understanding Adhesions, Cysts, and Polyps

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

As a woman with endometriosis, I have an over-performing uterus; one that is intent on making my life less boring by producing lumps, adhesions, and all sorts of wondrous complications. ... Read more

August 23, 2018August 21, 2018

4 Ways to Use Magnesium for Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How many of us are really aware of whether we’re getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals in our diet? And how many of us are aware of any ... Read more