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

January 29, 2018

How You Can Fight Fatigue With Corrective Stretching Exercises

January 26, 2018

Chinese Study Discovers Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Endometriosis

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Researchers in China have identified molecular mechanisms that regulate gene expression involved in endometriosis. The findings may have implications for future targeted therapeutic strategies for the disease. The study, titled ... Read more

January 26, 2018January 25, 2018

Using Acupuncture to Relieve Pain

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

Suffering from endometriosis can mean not being offered a cure and realizing that managing the condition is probably the best and healthiest approach. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and dietary changes are ... Read more

January 26, 2018January 25, 2018

7 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Doctor’s Appointments

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Last week’s column was about how a break from doctor’s appointments can be beneficial for health. But what happens after the break? If the break is long, we sometimes forget how ... Read more

January 25, 2018January 23, 2018

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

People sometimes roll their eyes when I talk about the link between endometriosis and endocrine disruptors. But the mounting evidence is hard to ignore. Last year, Endometriosis News reported on ... Read more

January 25, 2018

Living With Endometriosis: Ebony’s Story

January 24, 2018

Number of Hysterectomies Declines in the U.S., Researchers Report

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Fewer women are undergoing hysterectomies in the U.S, due to the rise of simpler, less-invasive procedures. That finding and more are detailed in the study “Nationwide Trends in the Utilization ... Read more

January 24, 2018January 23, 2018

Caring for Hormonal and Sensitive Skin

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I’ve always had quite an up-and-down relationship with my skin. When I really look after it, it can be clear and evenly toned, and sometimes get me a compliment or ... Read more

January 22, 2018

Surgical Removal of Bowel Tissue Affected by Endometriosis Is Beneficial for Patients, Study Shows

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Danish researchers report that surgery can significantly reduce pain and improve the quality of life of patients with endometriosis affecting the bowels. This finding was reported in the study, “Pelvic ... Read more

January 22, 2018January 19, 2018

When Other Health Problems Affect Your Endometriosis

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

I haven’t had the greatest start to 2018. I had food poisoning on the second day of the year. Nothing that remarkable, really. I’ve had it before and I’m sure ... Read more