Holidays can be fun and festive but can also be a source of stress for those dealing with a chronic illness. It can be hard
Let’s face it. Surgery is scary. Whether it’s your first or your fifth. I think for those of us who have suffered for a long
While endometriosis may not necessarily have to be on the sciatic nerve to cause similar symptoms, there have been some cases documented of that happening.
Endometriosis symptoms can vary widely in both presentation and severity. While endometriosis can present with “typical” symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain during menstruation, it
There are several red flags of perpetual myths/misinformation to watch for when evaluating information about endometriosis. Here are a few to be aware of: “Hysterectomy
While several companies are working to develop one, there is no single blood test that can definitively diagnose endometriosis yet. It takes a long time
We get a lot of questions about what to expect before and after surgery. On our Resources page, we have added a section on Preparing
Both migraines and endometriosis affect a high percentage of the population. Endometriosis affects about 10-15% of the population, while migraines affect >12% of the population
While many individuals have bowel/gastrointestinal symptoms with endometriosis (like diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and pain with defecation), most will not have endometriosis directly on the bowel
Is there a genetic component to endometriosis? According to various studies, there is. (You can find links to several of these studies, including the ones
When looking at endometriosis, it is important to know what it looks like, where it is found, and how it functions. This can affect treatment
How do you create an action plan for your endometriosis? Where do you start? Start by understanding your disease and knowing your options. This website
How to use this website This website is designed to help you navigate learning all you can about the latest research on endometriosis, so that
Are you looking to get outside, socially distance, AND support endometriosis awareness? Several organizations have set up Virtual 5K’s that can be done anywhere! Here
Endometriosis has been found in some strange places. One of the places it is very rarely found is the heart. We recently added to “Weird