March is endometriosis awareness month, and it is time to start the conversation about endo. Endometriosis can take an average of 10 years before a
The gold standard for diagnosis of endometriosis is through laparoscopic surgery. The knowledge and skill of the surgeon can affect the ability to accurately identify endometriosis-
Last week we talked about pain and how early intervention is important. In order to achieve this early intervention, early diagnosis is critical. The gold
Pain is a complex phenomenon, with multiple contributing factors. It is also one of the most prevalent symptoms of endometriosis. Pain can be a mix
We have noted before that specialized training and experience is highly beneficial in the ability to diagnose and treat endometriosis. This includes the technicians and
There has been an increase in research on endocannabinoids and their role in health. There are two main cannibinoid receptors that have been studied. CB1 receptors have been largely
If you’ve been told that endometriosis goes away after menopause, this may not be the case. So, this may not be a great strategy if
There is a lot of interest in research about the effect of the gut microbiota on our health. The gut microbiota is the collection of
The findings of this study are not actually ‘news,’ as it is all too commonly reported in the existing qualitative work and within health advocacy communities. However, these findings may be therapeutic to patients – they can validate patients’ experiences with these negative medical encounters and provide hope that work is indeed being conducted to bring this issue that largely lives within health advocacy communities to the academic sphere and those who really need to know this.
We hope that your new year brings you health and happiness. If you are still struggling to find a diagnosis, find treatment options, or want to find
Introduction Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside it, causing pain and potentially leading to
In the midst of several different holiday celebrations, people with endometriosis can often struggle to balance activities and symptoms. Grogan, Turley, and Cole (2018) interviewed
Endometriosis (endo) can cause many issues. Endometriosis patients may have difficulty becoming pregnant or maintaining a full-term pregnancy. Up to 70% of women with endometriosis get
Endometriosis is not confined to the pelvis. Endometriosis lesions have been found in multiple other areas in the body, including some strange places- like the
While no strong studies have been performed on endometriosis and chronic fatigue syndrome (also called myalgic encephalomyelitis)(CFS/ME), CFS/ME has been found with some frequency in those with