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

October 23, 2017October 22, 2017

Endometriosis and Infertility, Part 2: Post-Baby

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

Last week, I wrote about infertility, the journey to conceive and the emotions you might face along the way. This week, I want to talk about some of the emotions ... Read more

October 23, 2017

6 Endometriosis-Related Diseases and Conditions to Know About

October 20, 2017October 19, 2017

Endometriosis Self-care: Skin Care Matters

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

Skin care may not be the first thing you think of when discussing endometriosis. But the state of my skin is a recurrent theme in my life. As an adult ... Read more

October 20, 2017October 19, 2017

7 Things to Do Instead of Social Media on Bad Endo Days

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

I am learning that social media is not a place for me to be on bad health days; it becomes a place many of us cannot handle. In my post, ... Read more

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

Staying Active to Manage Endometriosis While Working from Home

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s undeniable how much I am benefiting from being self-employed to support my endometriosis. I am stronger, calmer, and happier. I feel as if I am becoming the person I ... Read more

October 19, 2017

Doctors Now Have Different Opinions of What Endometriosis Really Is

October 18, 2017

Surgical Treatment of Endometriosis Has Poor 1-Year Outcome, Study Shows

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Researchers found that treatment of endometriosis by completely or partially removing the uterus (hysterectomy) or removing lesions via laparoscopy surgery can promote very different outcomes. Surgical treatment of endometriosis can ... Read more

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

Looking After Your Health When Working From Home

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Recently, I’ve been feeling sluggish and lacklustre. It’s not necessarily tiredness, but low energy. My level of activity deteriorated since deciding to freelance, and while this decision has helped me ... Read more

October 18, 2017

4 Things to Know About Endometriosis Surgery

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

Two Small RNA Molecules Can Help Diagnose Endometriosis, Study Shows

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Researchers have shown that two biomarkers initially described by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine are found in increased levels in patients with surgically confirmed endometriosis when compared with ... Read more

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

Endometriosis and Infertility, Part 1: Trying to Conceive

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

It might be hard to believe, but before being diagnosed with endometriosis, I didn’t want children. I was still quite young, but I was determined that children were not something ... Read more

October 16, 2017

Dispelling Three Common Endometriosis Myths