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

February 2, 2018February 1, 2018

Post-surgery Recovery: Fears and Hope

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

I had my laparoscopic surgery at the end of October 2017. After a long recovery and several weeks of sore stitches, slow movements and questionable Netflix choices, I am finally ... Read more

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

Uterine Immune Progenitor Cells May Help Predict Pregnancy Outcome in Endometriosis Patients

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Evaluation of immature immune cell populations in the endometrium may help predict pregnancy outcome in women with endometriosis, according to a study published in the American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. ... Read more

February 2, 2018February 1, 2018

Natural Remedies to Try if You Suffer from Leg Pain

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Women who suffer endometriosis find leg pain to be one of their main symptoms. A clinical study from 2011 shows that half of the women with endometriosis do indeed experience this ... Read more

February 1, 2018January 31, 2018

How to Run a Support Group

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Creating a support group is an incredible chance to come together and share, but it’s also a responsibility. Following on with my last column’s theme of support groups, I thought ... Read more

February 1, 2018

Using Yoga to Alleviate Endometriosis-Related Pelvic Pain

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018

Targeting Blood Vessel Formation Could Help Improve Endometriosis Diagnosis, Treatment, Study Suggests

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Researchers suggest that targeting molecules involved in the intricate process of blood vessel formation may help improve the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. The endometrium is known to experience highly ... Read more

January 31, 2018January 30, 2018

How to Start an Endometriosis Meetup

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

We’re all accustomed to the fact that there isn’t enough support out there for people with endometriosis, which is one of the reasons I worked for an endo charity managing ... Read more

January 29, 2018January 26, 2018

The Benefits of Castor Oil Packs

Columns, The Pursuit of Healing - a Column by Rebecca Dimyan

Many women who suffer from severe cramps and endometriosis pain minimize their discomfort by curling up with a heating pad or hot water bottle. Heat is thought to alleviate muscle ... Read more

January 29, 2018February 22, 2018

How to Be a Good Listener

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Feeling like you are listened to is empowering. Having your voice heard can make you feel like you’re not so alone — like someone understands — and that you have the ... Read more

January 29, 2018January 26, 2018

My Endometriosis Hospital Bag: Tips to Pack Your Own

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

If having endometriosis has taught me one thing, it’s that it’s totally unpredictable. I have had numerous unplanned trips to the hospital in which I’ve been caught out and didn’t have ... Read more

January 29, 2018

Actress Julianne Hough to Discuss Her Endometriosis at New York Conference

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Actress and dancer Julianne Hough will share her endometriosis story at a conference for women professionals focused on health and fitness. It will be in New York City, Jan. 30 and 31. Her ... Read more