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

4 Ways You Can Raise Awareness of Endometriosis

Arcyriaflavin A Shows Promise as Endometriosis Treatment, Preliminary Study Suggests

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Cyclin D1–CDK4 inhibitors, such as arcyriaflavin A, may be promising candidates for the treatment of endometriosis, according to a new study. However, more research is warranted to provide additional information on the ... Read more

July 21, 2017January 29, 2018

Tips for Dealing With Pain During Sex When You Have Endometriosis

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017

Getting Started with the Endometriosis Diet

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

When I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, there was an air of casualness about the whole thing. I was told it probably wouldn’t come back and, naturally, I thought the same. ... Read more

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017

Pregnant Women with Endometriosis at Increased Risk for Gestational Hypertension-Preeclampsia, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis have higher risks of developing gestational hypertension-preeclampsia, according to the results of a nationwide study in Taiwan. The findings highlight the need for at risk-women to be more ... Read more

Julianne Hough Talks About Life With Endometriosis

Lower-dose Lupron Decreases Risk of Bone Loss but Is Still Effective, Study Suggests

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Decreasing the dose of Lupron (leuprolide) to half shows good clinical effectiveness in women with endometriosis stage 3 and 4 while preventing significant bone loss, a small study suggests. Titled “Curative ... Read more

7 People With Chronic Illnesses Who Used a Body-Shaming Experience to Raise Awareness

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017

Surgery Successful in Most Patients with Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Study Shows

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Surgery is highly successful in most patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis, leading to relief of symptoms and no signs of recurrence, according to a new study. The research, “Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis ... Read more

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017

Endometriosis From A to Z: 92 Terms to Know