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

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Robotic Surgery Model for Endometriosis, Other Diseases, Found to Be Safe, Study Reports

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Robot-assisted laparoscopy — and a strategy to introduce it in hospitals — were found to be a safe surgical technique for endometriosis and other gynecological complications, according to Brazilian researchers. ... Read more

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018

MRI and Transvaginal Ultrasound Have Similar Potential to Detect Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Review Finds

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An ultrasound-based imaging method that analyzes a woman’s pelvis from within is as effective as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect deep infiltrating endometriosis, a review study reveals. The study ... Read more

May 18, 2018May 16, 2018

We Need to Talk Less About Fertility and More About Ending Women’s Suffering

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

Life with endometriosis means being constantly quizzed about having babies. Relatives, friends, and coworkers will ask about it, and even complete strangers will have an opinion on fertility. In the lead-up ... Read more

May 17, 2018May 16, 2018

Healing Therapies for Mental Health Issues Related to Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom. You may not be in the U.K., but that doesn’t make mental health any less important. For me, the biggest toll ... Read more

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Endometriosis Raises Risk of Ovarian Cancer but Not Other Gynecological Cancers, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, but not cervical cancer or other cancers affecting the female reproductive organs, a nationwide Finnish study suggests. The ... Read more

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Improving Imaging of Endometriosis Lesions with Contrast Agents Shows Promise, Review Finds

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Using contrast agents during surgery to improve imaging of endometriosis lesions is a promising approach, but requires additional research, a review study reports. The research, “Intraoperative enhanced imaging for detection of ... Read more

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018

Meeting with OB-GYN Before 1st Exam Could Help Teens in Discussing Health, Doctor Says

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A U.S. national survey shows that nearly 40% of women are nervous and refrain from talking openly with a doctor during their first OB-GYN exam. The results prompted experts at ... Read more

May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

Juicing the Good Days Is Essential with Endometriosis

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

For a lot of endometriosis sufferers, daily life consists of disruptive flare-ups, sporadic hospital stays, crippling periods, and lost track of time. Endometriosis trips you up when you least expect ... Read more

May 10, 2018May 9, 2018

Why Is Liver Health Important for Endometriosis?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Endometriosis doesn’t just end with the uterus. As we know, it can grow in places all over the body in some cases. Endometriosis affects the body in various ways, such ... Read more

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

Changes in Amino Acid Levels Have Potential for Endometriosis Diagnosis, Study Finds

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An analysis of metabolites, or the chemical processes in cells, of endometrial tissue samples in women with endometriosis identified changes in five amino acids. Deregulated levels of the amino acids, the ... Read more

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

Dietary Supplement Could Potentially Help Treat Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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A dietary supplement known as daidzein-rich isoflavone aglycones (DRIAs) may help prevent cell growth and inflammation in endometriosis, a study suggests. The study, “Daidzein-rich isoflavone aglycones inhibit cell growth and ... Read more

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018

ICER Opens Draft Evidence Report on Elagolix to Public Review

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The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) recently released a draft evidence report assessing the clinical effectiveness and value of elagolix (ABT-620) for the management of endometriosis and associated ... Read more