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May 17, 2019May 16, 2019

How to Overcome Challenges When Traveling with Endometriosis

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

It’s upon us — that wonderful time of the year when everyone is thinking about summer, and escapist dreams abound. We’re all rushing to book pedicures and buy rather ... Read more

May 10, 2019May 7, 2019

5 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health While Living with a Chronic Disease

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

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about my struggle with my mental health. Whether it’s due to the stress of medical appointments or just living with the symptoms, the ... Read more

April 5, 2019April 3, 2019

We Need to Change How We Talk About Fertility

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

Ask any woman, and she’ll tell you how her ability to have children is discussed way too much and way too freely. It’s ridiculous how easily a uterus becomes ... Read more

January 17, 2019January 15, 2019

Healing Sexual Pain Caused by Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

“What’s your motivation for having sex?” I hesitated. What was my motivation? Did I even have one anymore? Last week, I chatted with a painful sex expert who specializes ... Read more

July 13, 2018July 12, 2018

How to Survive Summer When Your Endometriosis Says ‘No’

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

Warning, very graphic sentence ahead: Last month, while traveling for several hours on public transport, I passed blood clots the size of fists. This happened before, during, and after ... Read more

May 4, 2018May 3, 2018

How Running Can Help Manage Endometriosis Symptoms

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

I used to hate running. It’s tiring, and no one is chasing us, so where are we going? However, this form of exercise seems to manage my endometriosis symptoms ... Read more

April 12, 2018April 11, 2018

What to Consider When Making a Big Change for Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

In my most recent column about my big move to the seaside, I wrote about how we’ve been considering this change for a few years, and how I’ve thought ... Read more

April 6, 2018April 5, 2018

Recovering from Flare-ups Is a Step-by-Step Process

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

This Easter break, I had quite the fun weekend planned. Then the universe gifted me with an endometriosis flare-up involving heavy bleeding, an interestingly painful party in my uterus, ... Read more

April 6, 2018April 5, 2018

Supporting Someone with Endometriosis

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Being a spouse, family member, or friend to someone with endometriosis can be challenging, especially if you do not fully understand the illness. Not knowing what to say or ... Read more

March 8, 2018March 7, 2018

How to Feel Financially Empowered when Endo Affects Your Work Life

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Yesterday, I gave you the lowdown on my messy financial situation, which was in no small way thanks to endometriosis. I’ve been taking steps to empower myself to get out ... Read more