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 21, 2020August 19, 2020

What to Do When Flare-ups Take Over Your Life

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

I am lying on the sofa, eyes half-opened. My knees hurt, so I stretch my legs. Then I feel a pinch on my right thigh and another painful tug from ... Read more

August 20, 2020August 18, 2020

Trying a Low-sulfur Diet to Reduce My SIBO Symptoms

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I’ve been really struggling with my small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) this year. It all kicked off when I started a low-histamine and low-oxalate diet for my interstitial cystitis in ... Read more

August 14, 2020August 11, 2020

Endometriosis Patients Don’t Need Reductive Research — We Need A Cure

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

Picture me, age 12. It’s the ’90s, and I am the kid who owns no cool clothes. Flat-chested as a pancake, I wear a training-bra under a Bon Jovi T-shirt, ... Read more

August 13, 2020August 11, 2020

5 Nutritional Changes You Can Make Right Now to Live Well with Endo

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Sometimes eating for endometriosis seems to involve a lot of cutting out food groups. The problem with this approach is that we get into a habit of swapping out foods ... Read more

August 7, 2020August 4, 2020

The Nightmare of Living With Undiagnosed PMDD

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

Editor’s note: This column discusses depression and suicide. If you need help, please use the contact information at the end of the column. There are many kinds of monsters. When ... Read more

August 6, 2020August 4, 2020

What Do Your SIBO Results Mean?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

So you finally took the plunge. You did the prep diet, you took the breath test, and you now have your small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) results in your hand. ... Read more

July 31, 2020July 28, 2020

Is Endometriosis Behind My Worst Personality Traits?

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

I am kneeling on the floor. Jarvis, my sausage dog, is hiding under the table. One of my shoes is a few meters away; I am wearing the other one. ... Read more

July 30, 2020July 28, 2020

When Your Healing Routines Become Harmful

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s 10 a.m. on a Monday morning and I just finished a wholesome yet decadent breakfast before sitting down to start my workday. This isn’t my usual habit. Normally, I’d ... Read more

July 24, 2020July 21, 2020

On the Move With Endometriosis: Suitcases, Face Masks, and Fatigue

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

I am writing from Pamplona, a town in northern Spain, known for its bullfighting festivals — which I’m not into — and its meaty pintxos — which I’m also not ... Read more

July 23, 2020July 21, 2020

My Primary Pillars of Healing With Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Managing endometriosis can feel incredibly complex at times, though the approach to healing doesn’t have to be. This week I wanted to give you a breakdown of some of the ... Read more

July 17, 2020July 14, 2020

Embracing the Imperfect Life

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

I’m sitting outside with my neighbor. It’s July, and in Madrid it is very hot. It’s a dry heat that you feel rising up from the ground beneath your feet ... Read more

July 16, 2020July 14, 2020

What You Need to Know Before Testing for SIBO

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

You’re fed up of being asked if you’re pregnant. You’re tired of feeling nauseous, full, and bloated. Your life is dictated by your IBS symptoms. While we may chalk up ... Read more

Lessons From a Wonderfully Rare Community, and a Farewell

Connecting the Dots Between Endo Symptoms and Related Conditions

How to Live on a Tight Budget When Chronically Ill

This Small but Mighty Ritual Can Help People With Endo Feel Better

Intimacy Is Complicated When You Have Endometriosis

What Is Prostaglandin E2 and How Does It Affect Endometriosis?

3 Surprising Lessons I Learned While Eating for Endometriosis

Here’s What Has Helped Me Manage My Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms

Mansplaining Happens to Endometriosis Patients, Too

4 Things That May Be Causing Your Endo Belly

How Silence and Meditation Help Me Feel Better

How I Eat During My Period to Keep My Pain at Bay