By Deanna Denman, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Health Psychologist Find the right therapist can be just as difficult as finding an endometriosis specialist. There are
A healthy eating pattern can be therapeutic and good for our health overall, but it can be difficult to decide on what is best for
Endometriosis can have a profound effect on a person’s ability to work, care for their home, care for their family, and even care for themselves-
Sleep quality in individuals with endometriosis is significantly worse than those without it (Nunes et al., 2015). It seems like a no-brainer that pain and
The bloating, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, pain with bowel movements, nausea…could this be endometriosis? Yes, it could. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like symptoms are common with
Endometriosis is an inflammatory disorder, and this inflammation can lead to increased pain, fatigue, and general feelings of unwellness. Mast cells are immune system cells that
You can find a diverse gathering of information about endometriosis on our website. We have some information you may not have thought to look for
May is mental health awareness month and a good time to shine a light on the affects that endometriosis has on our mental health. A
what are the symptoms of endometriosis after menopause? Endometriosis does not “die off” or go away with a hysterectomy or menopause. Some people do find
Endometriosis is often associated with infertility. Infertility does not mean you cannot get pregnant, but rather there is a delay in achieving pregnancy. It is
We post a lot of links and references to research studies, but it can be difficult to interpret them. Even harder is determining how relevant
What are endometriomas anyway? Endometriosis is classified into three main types: superficial peritoneal endometriosis, deep infiltrating endometriosis, and endometriomas (see more about that here). Endometriomas
Much like thyroid disease and endometriosis, there are not many studies looking at an association between celiac disease and endometriosis. One study found the “risk
As we come to the end of endometriosis awareness month, those of us with endometriosis knows it doesn’t end in March. Raising awareness and fighting
Last week we looked at the direct financial burden of endometriosis, including the loss of education, loss of productivity at work and home, and loss