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

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

Preventing Endometriosis Burnout, Part 2

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Endometriosis-induced burnout can creep in when you’re trying your hardest to manage life and endometriosis to the best of your ability, but there are ways to prevent it. Recently, we ... Read more

December 13, 2017

The Treatment Options for Endometriosis

December 12, 2017

5 Ways Food and Drinks May Impact Endometriosis Risk

December 11, 2017December 8, 2017

The Complexities of Living with Invisible Illness

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

What does a chronically ill person look like? Would you look at these photos of me, all made up, hair done and dressed, and think that I’m ill? Probably not. ... Read more

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017

Australia Launches National Endometriosis Action Plan

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The Australian government has launched a national action plan for endometriosis, in an effort to advance treatments as well as improve understanding and awareness of the disease among healthcare professionals ... Read more

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

How I Get Through Endometriosis Flare-Ups

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

One thing that characterizes endometriosis is flare-ups. These are debilitating phases when you stop being in control of your body and the illness takes over. Flare-ups may involve curling up ... Read more

December 8, 2017

Endometriosis Diagnosis Does Not Significantly Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Researchers Say

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Women with endometriosis need to be aware of, but not concerned about the increased risk of ovarian cancer that comes with the diagnosis, three researchers write in the journal The ... Read more

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

When Endometriosis and Guilt Consume Your Life

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Guilt Having an illness that is beyond my control should not make me feel this way. Each morning, I wake up and a sense of shame washes over me. I ... Read more

December 7, 2017December 6, 2017

Tips to Prevent Endometriosis Burnout

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Every 15 minutes or so, my Mac pops up with a message: “Your iCloud storage is full” or “Your hard drive is full.” I click “Manage” and then “Force quit.” ... Read more

December 6, 2017December 5, 2017

Recovering from Endo-induced Burnout

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

When I look back over the past few years, I can see when burnout began for me. It crept in, just as my endometriosis was returning. I suspect I’d been ... Read more

December 6, 2017

Adenomyosis, Endometriosis Comorbidities Studied

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Researchers have concluded that patients with adenomyosis or endometriosis have both gynecological and non-gynecological comorbidities that should be carefully monitored by physicians. The study with these findings, “Comorbidity of gynecological ... Read more