endometriosis pain

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. When this question came up, the rest of the group ... Read more

January 15, 2021January 13, 2021

What I Wish I’d Known About Laparoscopies

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

Life with endometriosis involves at least one laparoscopy. Because adhesions can appear deep in the body, or hidden behind other organs, they often go undetected by imaging tests. This is ... Read more

July 31, 2020July 28, 2020

Is Endometriosis Behind My Worst Personality Traits?

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

I am kneeling on the floor. Jarvis, my sausage dog, is hiding under the table. One of my shoes is a few meters away; I am wearing the other one. ... Read more

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

Trial Recruiting Women to Test Vaginal Rings of Quinagolide for Endometriosis Pain

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A Phase 2 clinical trial is recruiting adult women with endometriosis to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an insertable vaginal ring of quinagolide to treat moderate to severe endometriosis ... Read more

August 9, 2019August 7, 2019

Living with Painful Scar Tissue

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

Have I ever mentioned how much I love dancing? I find it nearly impossible to listen to good music and not move my feet. So, when a friend got me ... Read more

August 2, 2019July 30, 2019

Why I Don’t Get Angry About Endometriosis Flare-ups Anymore

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

I know angry. In fact, way before my endometriosis diagnosis, I was a very angry girl. I don’t know what made me so cross — maybe it was being the ... Read more

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

ObsEva Launches Two Key Phase 3 Trials to Confirm Efficacy of Linzagolix

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ObsEva announced the initiation of two key Phase 3 trials to confirm the safety and efficacy of its therapy linzagolix for endometriosis-associated pelvic pain and to support the therapy’s approval ... Read more

March 29, 2019March 28, 2019

I’m Done with the Struggle to Stay Positive About Endometriosis

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

Whenever I’m at a bookstore, I always end up in the self-help section. It’s hard not to be drawn toward a table full of colorful books, attractive covers, and uplifting ... Read more

March 15, 2019March 14, 2019

The Mixed Emotions Generated by Endometriosis Scars

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

An endometriosis body is something quite particular. It’s not that you can pick someone from a crowd, point at them, and just like Poirot, exclaim, “Aha! An endometriosis patient!” Yet, ... Read more

August 24, 2018August 22, 2018

Understanding Adhesions, Cysts, and Polyps

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

As a woman with endometriosis, I have an over-performing uterus; one that is intent on making my life less boring by producing lumps, adhesions, and all sorts of wondrous complications. ... Read more