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

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018

Researchers Present New Data About Genetic Impact on Endometriosis at Conference

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New clinical data about the role of genetics in endometriosis was presented by Juneau Biosciences at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI). The conference, where leading ... Read more

March 26, 2018March 23, 2018

Please Don’t Make a Joke of Pregnancy

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

If there is one day of the year I find difficult, it’s April Fools’ Day. And I don’t think I’m alone in feeling this way. Let me explain … We ... Read more

March 23, 2018March 22, 2018

Endometriosis Resources to Use After Diagnosis

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

I began my diagnosis journey because of someone who has endometriosis. I listed all of my symptoms and instead of a horrified expression, my friend calmly said, “Sounds like you could ... Read more

March 23, 2018March 22, 2018

5 Things You Should Never Say to Someone with Endometriosis

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

As an endometriosis sufferer, I know how it feels when outsiders come to you with ridiculous speculations about the disease. While some may mean well (some think they can cure ... Read more

March 22, 2018March 20, 2018

How to Make Affordable Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Endometriosis, Part 2

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

On Wednesday, I took you through some of the basics of making affordable changes to your diet and lifestyle to help manage endometriosis. Today, I want to give you some shopping ... Read more

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

Protein Interleukin-32 May Promote Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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The inflammation-generating protein interleukin 32 (IL-32) increased endometrial cells’ ability to multiply and invade other tissue, a study in mice showed. Researchers said the findings suggested that IL-32 may play ... Read more

March 21, 2018March 20, 2018

How to Make Affordable Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Endometriosis, Part 1

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Health can be a costly thing. If you’re in the United States, you’ve got insurance to pay for, and unless you have a really great employee package, you’ve probably got ... Read more

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

5th Global EndoMarch to Spread Awareness on World Endometriosis Day

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March is Worldwide Endometriosis Month, and to help honor the occasion, the fifth worldwide EndoMarch will be held on March 24 to help raise awareness of the condition. The march will ... Read more

March 20, 2018

Menstrual Effluent Test Could Be Breakthrough in Faster Endometriosis Diagnosis

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Researchers have found that certain cellular numbers and characteristics found in menstrual blood may help develop a non-invasive test and faster diagnosis for endometriosis. The study that supports that finding, ... Read more

March 19, 2018March 16, 2018

3 Practical Ways to Raise Awareness of Endometriosis Among Men

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Throughout March, people from all over the world are hosting events and raising awareness of endometriosis. This increased visibility is essential for a disease that affects such a large swathe ... Read more

March 19, 2018March 16, 2018

Is There a Cure for Endometriosis?

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

Research into endometriosis is advancing and we regularly learn new things about the disease. However, a cure for endometriosis is yet to be identified and this is simply because we ... Read more

March 16, 2018March 15, 2018

Chronic Fatigue Is More than Feeling Tired

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

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to tell others what the disease is, but also to talk about how sufferers manage their lives under its shadow. As an ... Read more