Endometriosis has a powerful cost in terms of quality of life. However, there are financial costs as well. Financial loss can come from direct healthcare
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is an inflammatory disorder where lesions similar to the lining of the uterus are located outside of the uterus. Endometriosis lesions
If you have chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis is likely- endometriosis is diagnosed in up to 80% of patients with chronic pelvic pain (Butrick, 2007). Endometriosis
There are not many studies looking into the association of endometriosis and thyroid diseases. One study found that Graves disease (hyperthyroidism) was associated with endometriosis,
There is no one specific diet for endometriosis. No food, diet, or supplement will “cure” endometriosis, but it can help manage symptoms and is great
“Should I take medication to prevent recurrence of my endo?” There is no definitive answer to this question- it is an individual choice that should
I had never heard of pelvic physical therapy when my doctor suggested it. I was both wary of what pelvic physical therapy would entail and
Fatigue is a symptom of endometriosis and can be quite debilitating (Ramin-Wright et al., 2018). Taber’s Medical Dictionary (n.d.) defines fatigue as “an overwhelming sustained
Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder that can affect skin, joints, and many tissues in the body by its effect on collagen
Here is an updated Table of Contents: WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS Endometriosis Overview Staging, “Minimal” Disease, and DIE ORIGIN THEORIES OF ENDOMETRIOSIS Origin Theories of Endometriosis
It really is! “Endometriosis lesions are known to be hyperinnervated” (Liu, Yan, & Guo, 2019). People with endometriosis have abnormal nerve growth and nerve fibers
2020 has been…different (to say the least!). Despite the pandemic, multiple research articles on endometriosis have emerged that validate the patient experience and offer glimpses
We wish you hope this holiday season- hope that you will find answers to your questions and relief for your pain. Hope that the new
Two people with endometriosis wanted to share their story of how providers made a difference in their journey. Based on their experience, they share their
Endometriosis has some unique characteristics, and we continue to find out new things about it. Understanding exactly what it is and how it functions can