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

January 23, 2017

Psychological Stress May Impact Pain Perception in Endometriosis, Animal Study Suggests

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In an animal model of endometriosis, psychological stress seems to worsen some symptoms of the condition — while also having a beneficial effect on abdominal pain. The study, “Impact of ... Read more

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

How Endometriosis Shapes Daily Life for Teenagers Focus of UK Study

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A PhD researcher at Birmingham City University (BCU) plans to study teenage girls with endometriosis, looking at how the disease affects their daily lives. Amie Randhawa will explore the day-to-day social and psychological impact ... Read more

January 18, 2017

Synthetic Hormone Dienogest Reduces Ovarian-cyst Recurrence Size and Pain, Study Shows

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Long-term use of the synthetic hormone dienogest proved effective in treating endometriosis-related pain and reducing the size of the ovarian cysts known as endometrioma that recur, a Korean study shows. ... Read more

January 16, 2017

New Genetic Screening for Fertility Conditions Like Endometriosis Now Available Through Physicians

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Celmatix has just launched Fertilome, a new genetic screening test that can help women with endometriosis and other conditions discover how their DNA could be influencing their reproductive health. The genetic ... Read more

January 13, 2017

Women with Endometriosis Have Higher Risk of Complications in Pregnancy, Japanese Study Shows

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A study of pregnant Japanese women shows that those with endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of complications during pregnancy, even among women treated with assisted reproductive technology therapy. The study, “Obstetrical ... Read more

January 11, 2017

Levels of Specific Protein Important in Managing Advanced Endometriosis, Study Shows

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Measuring the levels of a biomarker protein called cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) is important for best management of endometriosis patients, especially in advanced disease stages. The study “Correlation of CA-125 ... Read more

January 9, 2017

Development of Endometriosis Accelerated by Chronic Stress in Mice, Study Reports

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A mouse study showed that chronic stress can promote the development of endometriosis and increase levels of stress-related biological markers in the endometrial tissues, brain, and bloodstream. Researchers suggest that stress ... Read more

January 6, 2017

Alteration in Single Protein at Uterine Junction is Linked to Endometriosis

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Researchers found evidence of altered expression of a single protein, called oxytocin, linked to endometriosis-related fertility and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). The study “The abnormal expression of oxytocin receptors in the ... Read more

January 4, 2017

UTE Surgery Patients Have More Pregnancy, Delivery Problems, Study Finds

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Patients with urinary tract endometriosis (UTE) who choose surgery as treatment may have a positive outcome, but they increase the risk of having adverse pregnancies and deliveries, according to a ... Read more

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016

Specific Proteins and Their Inhibitors May Be Therapeutic Targets for Endometriosis

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Several studies have demonstrated that specific proteins called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are key elements in the remodeling process that occurs in the inner uterus ... Read more

December 20, 2016December 26, 2016

HealthyWomen CEO Talks of Endometriosis Survey as Way to Improve Diagnosis and Understanding

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HealthyWomen, a not-for-profit health advocacy and information resource, is starting a survey of women and of healthcare professionals (HCP) across the U.S. to increase awareness and understanding of endometriosis as a health issue. The ... Read more

December 16, 2016

HPV Infection May Trigger Immune Changes Driving Endometriosis Development

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Infections with the cancer-causing human papilloma virus (HPV) were more than twice as common in ovaries of women with endometriosis compared to those without the disease, suggesting that an infection ... Read more