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

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

Relugolix Combo Safely Eases Pelvic Pain in Women With Endometriosis, Trial Shows

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Relugolix safely alleviates menstrual and non-menstrual pelvic pain in women with endometriosis when administered once-a-day in combination with estradiol and progestin, data from a Phase 3 trial show. “The clinically-meaningful results ... Read more

April 30, 2020April 28, 2020

Painful Sex and Endometriosis: My Progress So Far

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s been a while since I’ve given you guys an update on my sex life, so I thought I’d give you a break from the COVID-19 coverage and fill you ... Read more

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Surge in Telemedicine One ‘Good’ Outcome from COVID-19 Crisis, Doctors Say

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While there are few silver linings to the cloud created by COVID-19, the pandemic that has killed tens of thousands, hobbled economies worldwide and drove millions to quarantine in their ... Read more

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

Industry leaders seek to advance innovative resources for rare and orphan disease communities amid COVID-19 outbreak

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FFF Enterprises and BioNews announced today that both rare and orphan disease advocates are joining forces to provide patients with resources to help them connect as a community and continue ... Read more

April 24, 2020April 21, 2020

Managing Scary Thoughts During Troubling Times

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

I have been fighting off COVID-19 symptoms for a few days. I’m in lockdown in Madrid, so I followed the government’s advice to monitor my health and self-isolate. I’d been ... Read more

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Robotic Surgery to Treat Urinary Tract Endometriosis Is Safe, Effective, Study Suggests

News

Robotic surgery to remove endometriosis involving the urinary tract is a safe and effective treatment option, a retrospective analysis of multiple cases suggests. Also, the rate of surgical complications was ... Read more

April 23, 2020April 21, 2020

Healthy Swaps for Your Favorite Comfort Food During COVID-19

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

If Instagram is anything to go by, COVID-19 has caused a serious rise in baking. People are stuck at home and stressed — a recipe for baking if ever there ... Read more

April 17, 2020April 15, 2020

I’m Giving a Voice to My Anger the Healthy Way

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

It should come as no surprise that most of the time, I prefer my dogs to fellow humans. Yet, I do have a soft spot for my therapist — and ... Read more

April 16, 2020April 14, 2020

How to Eat an Anti-Inflammatory Diet During COVID-19

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

You may have noticed that people’s shopping habits have gotten a little … intense recently. Maybe you’ve struggled to find toilet paper, hand sanitizer, or dried goods like beans and ... Read more

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Doctors and Endometriosis Patients Voice ‘Frustrations’ in Survey Study

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Doctors are often unfamiliar with endometriosis and challenged in diagnosing and treating women with this disease, while patients are frustrated by its physical and emotional toll and by limited treatment options, ... Read more

April 10, 2020April 8, 2020

What to Do When Your Endometriosis Treatment Is Pushed Back

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

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every single one of us. We live in a global emergency with a trickle-down effect on everything. Our physical health and safety, our much-cherished freedom ... Read more

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Nanoparticles Containing Fluorescent Dye May Help Alleviate Endometriosis Pain, Fertility Issues, Study Says

News

Tiny particles, or nanoparticles, containing a special fluorescent dye that labels and eliminates lesions caused by endometriosis can be used to alleviate pain and fertility issues associated with the disease, ... 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