Laparoscopic Surgery, Part 2: Packing Essentials, Post-op Meals and What to Expect

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Preparing for laparoscopic surgery for the first time can feel overwhelming. Last week, in part 1, I discussed 10 important things you can do to prepare for surgery. This week, ... Read more

October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

The Benefits of Going Self-Employed

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I recently wrote about how I went self-employed to better manage endometriosis and create a working life that catered to my needs. The experience has been a transitional one, and ... Read more

October 5, 2017

Should You Use Heat for Endometriosis Pain Relief?

October 4, 2017October 4, 2017

Endometrial Cysts in Ovaries Don’t Appear to Affect Egg Cell Production, Study Shows

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Endometriosis that affects the ovaries does not alter their ability to produce egg cells necessary for fertility, according to a study in women with endometriomas undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), a study published ... Read more

October 4, 2017

Is It PCOS or Endometriosis or Both?

October 4, 2017October 3, 2017

Becoming a Freelancer is Freeing

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for me. That’s another column for another time, but about two months ago, I was off sick from work and handed in ... Read more

October 2, 2017September 29, 2017

The Pursuit of Healing

Columns, The Pursuit of Healing - a Column by Rebecca Dimyan

Every villain has an origin story. It’s an early, benevolent — or at least less-evil — version of the character than what he or she will become. My nemesis began as ... Read more

October 2, 2017February 22, 2018

Stock Your Flare-Up First-Aid Kit

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

As with similar conditions, an endo flare-up can be sudden, unexpected, and severe. It can curtail the best-laid plans, ruin days out, and take priority over special occasions ― nothing ... Read more

October 2, 2017

Women with Endometriosis at Higher Risk of Multiple Surgeries, Ovarian Cancer, Study Shows

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Women with endometriosis are at higher risk of having recurrent reproductive system surgeries and developing ovarian cancer than women without the disease, a study shows. They are also at higher risk ... Read more

October 2, 2017September 29, 2017

Finding the Positives

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

You might have clicked on this column, full of curiosity, wondering how anyone could ever find anything positive about this disease and all it entails. Well, let me explain. I ... Read more

September 29, 2017September 28, 2017

Dealing with Chronic Pain, Part 2: Life Without Painkillers

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

Second in a series about columnist Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher’s decision to quit taking painkillers. Read the first part here. Last week, I shared my experience of quitting painkillers. However, going painkiller-free ... Read more