May 25, 2018May 22, 2018
5 Things I Learned After My Diagnosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
The first time I was told I had endometriosis, I was coming out of surgery, heavily drugged. A ... Read more
May 24, 2018May 21, 2018
What the Hell Are Your Internal Seasons?
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
If you follow the kind of Instagram accounts I do (periods and feminism, anyone?) you might be used to ... Read more
May 23, 2018May 23, 2018
Robotic Surgery Model for Endometriosis, Other Diseases, Found to Be Safe, Study Reports
News
Robot-assisted laparoscopy — and a strategy to introduce it in hospitals — were found to be a safe surgical ... Read more
May 22, 2018May 22, 2018
MRI and Transvaginal Ultrasound Have Similar Potential to Detect Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Review Finds
News
An ultrasound-based imaging method that analyzes a woman’s pelvis from within is as effective as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ... Read more
May 18, 2018May 16, 2018
We Need to Talk Less About Fertility and More About Ending Women’s Suffering
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Life with endometriosis means being constantly quizzed about having babies. Relatives, friends, and coworkers will ask about it, and ... Read more
May 17, 2018May 16, 2018
Healing Therapies for Mental Health Issues Related to Endometriosis
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom. You may not be in the U.K., but that doesn’t ... Read more
May 17, 2018May 17, 2018
Endometriosis Raises Risk of Ovarian Cancer but Not Other Gynecological Cancers, Study Suggests
News
Women with endometriosis are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, but not cervical cancer or ... Read more
May 16, 2018May 16, 2018
Improving Imaging of Endometriosis Lesions with Contrast Agents Shows Promise, Review Finds
News
Using contrast agents during surgery to improve imaging of endometriosis lesions is a promising approach, but requires additional research, ... Read more
May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
Meeting with OB-GYN Before 1st Exam Could Help Teens in Discussing Health, Doctor Says
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A U.S. national survey shows that nearly 40% of women are nervous and refrain from talking openly with a ... Read more
May 11, 2018May 10, 2018
Juicing the Good Days Is Essential with Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
For a lot of endometriosis sufferers, daily life consists of disruptive flare-ups, sporadic hospital stays, crippling periods, and ... Read more
May 10, 2018May 9, 2018
Why Is Liver Health Important for Endometriosis?
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Endometriosis doesn’t just end with the uterus. As we know, it can grow in places all over the ... Read more
May 10, 2018May 10, 2018
Changes in Amino Acid Levels Have Potential for Endometriosis Diagnosis, Study Finds
News
An analysis of metabolites, or the chemical processes in cells, of endometrial tissue samples in women with endometriosis identified ... Read more

May 25, 2018May 22, 2018

5 Things I Learned After My Diagnosis

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

The first time I was told I had endometriosis, I was coming out of surgery, heavily drugged. A smiling young doctor gave me the news, as she held my ... Read more

May 24, 2018May 21, 2018

What the Hell Are Your Internal Seasons?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

If you follow the kind of Instagram accounts I do (periods and feminism, anyone?) you might be used to seeing posts about our inner seasons. You may also be ... Read more

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Robotic Surgery Model for Endometriosis, Other Diseases, Found to Be Safe, Study Reports

News

Robot-assisted laparoscopy — and a strategy to introduce it in hospitals — were found to be a safe surgical technique for endometriosis and other gynecological complications, according to Brazilian ... Read more

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018

MRI and Transvaginal Ultrasound Have Similar Potential to Detect Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Review Finds

News

An ultrasound-based imaging method that analyzes a woman’s pelvis from within is as effective as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect deep infiltrating endometriosis, a review study reveals. The ... Read more

May 18, 2018May 16, 2018

We Need to Talk Less About Fertility and More About Ending Women’s Suffering

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

Life with endometriosis means being constantly quizzed about having babies. Relatives, friends, and coworkers will ask about it, and even complete strangers will have an opinion on fertility. In the ... Read more

May 17, 2018May 16, 2018

Healing Therapies for Mental Health Issues Related to Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom. You may not be in the U.K., but that doesn’t make mental health any less important. For me, the biggest ... Read more

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Endometriosis Raises Risk of Ovarian Cancer but Not Other Gynecological Cancers, Study Suggests

News

Women with endometriosis are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, but not cervical cancer or other cancers affecting the female reproductive organs, a nationwide Finnish study suggests. ... Read more

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Improving Imaging of Endometriosis Lesions with Contrast Agents Shows Promise, Review Finds

News

Using contrast agents during surgery to improve imaging of endometriosis lesions is a promising approach, but requires additional research, a review study reports. The research, “Intraoperative enhanced imaging for detection ... Read more

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018

Meeting with OB-GYN Before 1st Exam Could Help Teens in Discussing Health, Doctor Says

News

A U.S. national survey shows that nearly 40% of women are nervous and refrain from talking openly with a doctor during their first OB-GYN exam. The results prompted experts ... Read more

May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

Juicing the Good Days Is Essential with Endometriosis

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

For a lot of endometriosis sufferers, daily life consists of disruptive flare-ups, sporadic hospital stays, crippling periods, and lost track of time. Endometriosis trips you up when you least ... Read more

May 10, 2018May 9, 2018

Why Is Liver Health Important for Endometriosis?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Endometriosis doesn’t just end with the uterus. As we know, it can grow in places all over the body in some cases. Endometriosis affects the body in various ways, ... Read more

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

Changes in Amino Acid Levels Have Potential for Endometriosis Diagnosis, Study Finds

News

An analysis of metabolites, or the chemical processes in cells, of endometrial tissue samples in women with endometriosis identified changes in five amino acids. Deregulated levels of the amino acids, ... Read more