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 9, 2020April 8, 2020

How to Create a Road Map for Endometriosis Management

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

“I just don’t know where to start.” “I feel so overwhelmed. There are so many options to try.” “I’m so exhausted I can’t even think about working this all out.” ... Read more

April 3, 2020March 31, 2020

During Heartbreak and Illness, Life Can Still Be Funny

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

As I type this, I listen to Céline Dion. You can’t see me, but you can visualize that I am lip-syncing quite passionately to “Your Light,” one of Dion’s hidden ... Read more

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

MicroRNAs in Blood May Be Markers for Diagnosing Endometriosis

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Analyzing tiny RNA molecules in the blood could help to diagnose endometriosis early and without the need for surgery, a new study suggests. The study, “Accurate Diagnosis of Endometriosis Using Serum ... Read more

April 2, 2020March 31, 2020

I’m Coping with Endo and COVID-19 by Baking and Doing Yoga

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s a really weird time. In many ways, my life hasn’t changed, and yet all around me, the world is in chaos. I follow my normal daily routine, then leave ... Read more

March 27, 2020March 25, 2020

There Is Life Before Disease, and There Is Life After

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

I recently finished “Please Read This Leaflet Carefully,” a fiction novel by Karen Havelin. The book’s main character lives with endometriosis, asthma, and multiple allergies that have defined her existence, ... Read more

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

Phase 3 Trials of Linzagolix for Endometriosis on Hold Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ObsEva has put on hold its key Phase 3 clinical trials, confirming the safety and efficacy of linzagolix, an experimental oral therapy intended to alleviate pain ... Read more

March 26, 2020March 24, 2020

Ways to Avoid Pain Flares When You’re Anxious or Scared

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s an anxiety-inducing time. This coronavirus has created a worldwide situation where people are scared and unsure. And I understand. I’m self-employed and so is my partner. The U.K. has ... Read more

March 20, 2020March 19, 2020

Learning to Embrace the Slow During Quarantine

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

If you have read my columns lately, you know I’m in Madrid. I’ve been easing myself into my temporary new home. This busy city was getting sunnier and all the ... Read more

March 19, 2020March 18, 2020

Could SIBO Be the Culprit Behind My Bladder Pain?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

What happened when I did an elimination diet for interstitial cystitis? A lot, it turns out. It’s been five or six weeks since I started this elimination diet, and it’s ... Read more

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Taller, Leaner Girls at Greater Risk of Developing Endometriosis, Study Says

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Girls who are taller and leaner have a higher risk of developing endometriosis later in life, a 66-year follow-up Danish study suggests. Identifying these risk factors during childhood may prove ... Read more

March 13, 2020March 10, 2020

The Numerical Burden of My Endometriosis

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

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, which makes me a tad uncomfortable. I speak about this disease weekly. (Aren’t you bored yet?) My existence is a daily exercise in awareness, from ... Read more

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

Research Sheds Light on Cell Mechanisms Driving Endometriotic Lesions

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The pro-inflammatory molecule interleukin-6 (IL-6) drives the activation of a cellular pathway that promotes the development of endometriotic lesions, a study in animal models and human samples has found. These ... 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