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 6, 2017

Endometriosis Vlogger Talks About Suffering in Silence

December 5, 2017

Endometriosis: The Common Disease Many Have Never Heard Of

December 4, 2017December 3, 2017

Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness

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

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays can be particularly difficult if you have a chronic illness. Stress, exhaustion, generally feeling frazzled — the holidays tend ... Read more

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

Altered Gene Expression in Endometrium of Endometriosis Patients May Hint at Disease Pathways

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Women with advanced endometriosis have alterations in their endometrium’s gene expression compared to healthy controls — a discovery that may provide hints to the mechanisms underlying the disease. The study, ... Read more

December 1, 2017November 30, 2017

How Endometriosis Can Affect Your Mental Health

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

According to research published recently in New Scientist, endometriosis can reprogram the brain and cause mental health disorders. Researchers at Yale University conducted experiments that involved injecting endometrial cells into ... Read more

December 1, 2017November 30, 2017

Tips For Traveling With Endometriosis, Part 2

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

In last week’s column, I talked about a few tips that help me with endometriosis while I am traveling. This week, I will continue with some more travel tips on ... Read more

November 30, 2017November 29, 2017

The Overlapping Symptoms of Endometriosis and Burnout

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Last night, I had a chat with a friend who has endometriosis. We run workshops together, and on Sunday she had a daylong retreat supporting women to get in touch ... Read more

November 30, 2017

5 Benefits of Cannabis Tea for Chronic Illnesses

November 29, 2017

Endometriosis May Be Linked to Greater Risk of Benign Gynecological Tumors, Study Finds

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Endometriosis appears to be associated with a higher risk of benign gynecological tumors, including ovarian cysts, adenomyosis and leiomyomas, new research shows. The study, “Co‑existence of benign gynecological tumors with ... Read more

November 29, 2017October 10, 2018

My Experience with Rapid Transformational Therapy

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

After waiting for what has felt like months, I’ve finally had my first rapid transformational therapy session. Beforehand, I was nervous. There’s understandably a lot to be anxious about. Many ... Read more

November 28, 2017

Should You Use Heat for Endometriosis Pain Relief?