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

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

Surgical History for Ovarian Endometriosis Linked to Poor Response to Fertility Treatment, Study Shows

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Women who underwent surgery for ovarian endometriosis may respond poorly to ovarian hyperstimulation during assisted reproductive technology, or fertility treatment, according to the results of an observational study. However, pregnancy ... Read more

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

Endometriosis Meets Most Key Points Defining Chronic Disease in Australia, Study Says

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Endometriosis meets five of the six key elements that characterize chronic disease in Australia, and could therefore be reframed as such a disease. This would allow patients access to chronic ... Read more

August 17, 2018August 15, 2018

Stop Asking Women About Their Childbearing Intentions

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

It keeps happening — people ask me if I intend to have babies. It’s a deeply unpleasant question, but I keep my composure and calmly explain why it probably won’t happen. ... Read more

August 16, 2018August 15, 2018

Nutrition for Endometriosis: What I Really Eat in a Day, Part 4

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Dinner. It’s potentially my favorite meal of the day (it often competes with brunch), but no other mealtime causes so much stress or complication. Pinterest and YouTube are full of ... Read more

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

Cancer Therapy Cisplatin Shows Promise for Endometriosis in Animal Study

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Cisplatin, a commonly used cancer chemotherapy, showed promising therapeutic effects for endometriosis in a rat model of the condition. Treatment with cisplatin was seen to shrink endometrial tissue implanted outside the ... Read more

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

VolitionRx Completes Blood Sample Collection for Endometriosis Test

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VolitionRx has completed the first step in a study to come up with a blood test to diagnose endometriosis. More than 350 blood samples have been collected from patients over a ... Read more

August 10, 2018August 9, 2018

Finding Ways to Accept the Return of Endometriosis

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

I had laparoscopic surgery almost 10 months ago. The first period after surgery was quite horrific, which was to be expected. Then, the months that followed I couldn’t believe my ... Read more

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018

Gynecologists Praise Orilissa as Newest Alternative for Women with Endo Pain

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Prominent gynecologist Hugh S. Taylor is such a fan of the new endometriosis therapy Orilissa (elagolix) that, within 48 hours of its U.S. approval, he was already prescribing it for his patients — ... Read more

August 9, 2018August 7, 2018

Nutrition for Endometriosis: What I Really Eat in a Day, Part 3

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Third in a series. Read part one and part two. So, I’ve taken you through my basic go-to lunches and my favorite breakfasts – but what about snacks? I used ... Read more

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

MicroRNA Let‐7b Seen as Potential New Therapy for Endometriosis in Mouse Study

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Local treatment with the microRNA Let‐7b reduced the size of lesions in mice with endometriosis and lowered the production of proteins that promote the disease, according to a new study. Researchers from the ... Read more

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018

Orilissa Set to ‘Make a Difference’ for Women with Endometriosis-Associated Pain, AbbVie Says in Interview

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Orilissa (elagolix) can provide greater relief over existing alternatives for women with moderate-to-severe pain due to endometriosis, a clinical benefit that’s reflected in better quality of life, an AbbVie executive affirmed. The recent ... Read more

August 3, 2018August 2, 2018

High on Hope: Legalizing Cannabis for Endometriosis

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

This week, the United Kingdom government announced a relaxation of laws regulating cannabis access. Home Secretary Sajid Javid shared plans to place cannabis in schedule 2 of the 2001 Misuse of Drugs ... Read more