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 19, 2018January 18, 2018

Better Managing Diet and Going Gluten-free

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

Nine months ago, I switched to an “endometriosis diet.” I studied the way I ate and found many inflammatory foods that seemed to upset my gut. I quit some foods ... Read more

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018

Traditional Chinese Medicine Bushen Huoxue Shows Potential for Treating Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Traditional Chinese medicine Bushen Huoxue, an herbal infusion, is safe and may be as effective as Western medicine in treating endometriosis, a recent review study in China found. However, more ... Read more

January 19, 2018January 25, 2018

Taking a Break from Doctor’s Appointments May Be Good for Your Health

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Scheduling and attending doctor’s appointments can become extremely stressful As someone with endometriosis, I find I attend numerous doctor’s appointments. Not because I enjoy them — trust me, my bank ... Read more

January 18, 2018January 17, 2018

The Link Between Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

A couple of days ago, Endometriosis News released new data from a medical study in Taiwan that shows that “women with endometriosis have nearly four times the risk of developing bladder ... Read more

January 18, 2018

10 Quotes to Help You When You’re Feeling Down

January 17, 2018

Atypical Endometriosis Difficult to Diagnose, But Imaging Helps, Review Finds

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While endometriosis usually affects tissues in the pelvic region, in rare cases, atypical endometriotic tissue can infiltrate and grow in distant sites in the abdomen and chest. A review shows ... Read more

January 17, 2018January 16, 2018

Following Your Dreams, Even with Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s a new year and some of you might be thinking about a dream you once had — a dream that now feels like a distant, unrealistic possibility due to endometriosis ... Read more

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018

Things to Know About Endometriosis Diagnosis

January 15, 2018

Immune Cells as Endometriosis Triggers Should Be Closely Studied, Review Suggests

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Immune cells likely contribute to endometriosis, researchers argued in a recent review that looked at current evidence showing the immune system may be involved in the disease. The review, published ... Read more

January 15, 2018January 11, 2018

5 Ways to Prepare for a Consultation with Your Doctor

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

Doctor’s appointments are few and far between at times, even though we might feel like we spend our lives at the doctor’s office! A mixture of brain fog and a sudden ... Read more

January 15, 2018

4 Tips to Help You Cope With Endometriosis

January 12, 2018January 11, 2018

Women’s Health Is Still Being Ignored

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

Last week, numerous media outlets shared the story of Sinead Smythe from Brighton, U.K., who visited the accident and emergency department over 200 times before finally being diagnosed with endometriosis. While this ... Read more