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

May 28, 2020May 26, 2020

I Tested Positive for SIBO, So What’s Next?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I knew it. I just knew it. I am positive for the methane and hydrogen types of small intestine bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO. Measured in parts per million (ppm), my ... Read more

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Bacteria Composition Changes Along the Reproductive Tract of Women with Endometriosis, Study Finds

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Bacteria composition changes along the reproductive tract of women with endometriosis and may be used to estimate the risk a woman has of developing the disease, a study has found. ... Read more

May 22, 2020May 21, 2020

It’s OK If You’re Still Learning to Set Boundaries

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

Last week while walking my dogs, I came across a man walking a huge dog with a choke collar and a chain that clearly came from a hardware store. Knowing ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 19, 2020

How Do You Know When to Test for SIBO?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

After three months of studying, I’ve completed my small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) training and can now coach my clients through their SIBO journey. As endometriosis is a risk factor ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Endometriosis Study Identifies Main Contributors to Sexual Dysfunction

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Anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality, pelvic pain, and pain during sex are all risk factors of sexual dysfunction in women with endometriosis, according to a new study. These findings highlight ... Read more

May 15, 2020May 13, 2020

A Letter to Those Who Have Lost Hope

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

Hello, it’s me, your hormonally challenged columnist. To those who don’t know me, I am a writer, Madonna expert, and a butler to two sausage dogs. Also, I live with ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 12, 2020

Please Start Sharing Our Good News Stories

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I opened an email to an awkward explanation as to why I was no longer required to speak publicly about my experience with endometriosis. Though they danced around the subject, ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Endometriosis Common in Two-thirds of Women Affected by Infertility, Study Says

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Endometriosis is more common than previously thought among infertile women, affecting two-thirds of them seeking to get pregnant, a new study reports. The study, “A two-third majority of infertile women ... Read more

May 8, 2020May 7, 2020

An Endometriosis Diagnosis Causes a Complex Emotional Response

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

In the U.K., it takes an average of 7.5 years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis. In a way, it is somewhat akin to landing the job of your dreams. It ... Read more

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

Interleukin-37 Seen to Block Lesion Growth in Endometriosis Mouse Model

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The anti-inflammatory immune signaling protein interleukin-37 (IL-37) blocked the growth of endometriosis-like lesions and the production of pro-inflammatory markers in mice, an early study reported. These findings support further research ... Read more

May 7, 2020May 4, 2020

What’s Stopping You from Making Change with Endometriosis?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

“I KNOW what to do, I just keep finding excuses!” This is a real-life comment from my private Facebook community. Why does this happen? Why do we know what changes ... Read more

May 1, 2020April 29, 2020

Life with Endometriosis and Dogs: Is It Worth It?

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

This COVID-19 lockdown is redefining a lot of things for me — and my dogs. For instance, I don’t know what qualifies as “a tough day” anymore. It used to ... Read more

Lessons From a Wonderfully Rare Community, and a Farewell

Connecting the Dots Between Endo Symptoms and Related Conditions

How to Live on a Tight Budget When Chronically Ill

This Small but Mighty Ritual Can Help People With Endo Feel Better

Intimacy Is Complicated When You Have Endometriosis

What Is Prostaglandin E2 and How Does It Affect Endometriosis?

3 Surprising Lessons I Learned While Eating for Endometriosis

Here’s What Has Helped Me Manage My Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms

Mansplaining Happens to Endometriosis Patients, Too

4 Things That May Be Causing Your Endo Belly

How Silence and Meditation Help Me Feel Better

How I Eat During My Period to Keep My Pain at Bay