March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Endometriosis is a chronic full-body inflammatory disease when the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, which can cause fertility issues, chronic pain, and so many other health problems. Endometriosis is considered to be one of the most painful conditions that are often misunderstood … Continue reading How To Support Someone Living With Endometriosis
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What I Wish Family And Friends Understood About Endometriosis
When you have endometriosis, sometimes you feel misunderstood within your own family because family members don't have your disability and often believe things that they didn't realize are hurting people living with the condition. Families want to be supportive of their loved ones struggling with endometriosis but sometimes people don't know how to support us … Continue reading What I Wish Family And Friends Understood About Endometriosis
What People Do Not Tell You About Exercise With Endometriosis
When you have endometriosis or any kind of chronic pain, doctors often recommend that you do some kind of exercise because movement can help improve pain levels. Exercise is important when you live with endometriosis because sometimes the disease affects your bladder and bowel function, and it is more difficult to go to the bathroom; … Continue reading What People Do Not Tell You About Exercise With Endometriosis
Invisible Challenges Of Endometriosis That You Don’t See
When you are diagnosed with a chronic illness such as endometriosis it can be a tough diagnosis to accept because a lot of the time people don't understand the complexities of the disease and think it's just a bad period. Endometriosis is a chronic full-body disease that affects many women which occurs when the tissue … Continue reading Invisible Challenges Of Endometriosis That You Don’t See
Endometriosis Myths Everyone Should Know
Disclaimer: This post was written for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Endometriosis is a very common and frustrating condition to live with because it is often believed to be just a bad period and not taken seriously by medical professionals, and it … Continue reading Endometriosis Myths Everyone Should Know