Endometriosis Explained

An Interactive Journey Into Endometriosis Take an interactive tour into the female body to learn about endometriosis.

Everything a Gynecologist Wants You to Know About Endometriosis

Many women with endometriosis suffer in silence but treatment can ease their symptoms and help preserve their fertility.

What are the Treatment Options for Endometriosis?

How hormonal contraceptives, surgery, and pain-relieving medications are used to treat endometriosis.

5 Ways Endometriosis Pain Differs from Normal Period Pain

Learn how endometriosis pain differs from normal period pain and why painful periods may not be so “normal” after all.

Endometriosis: 5 Considerations When Seeking a Second Opinion

What to think about when you are thinking about a second opinion for endometriosis.

What Causes Endometriosis?

Learn about the theories and known risk factors for this often painful disorder.

The Stages of Endometriosis

Staging endometriosis can be a useful tool for healthcare providers and patients, but it has drawbacks.

From Silent Suffering to Relief: Diagnosing Endometriosis

Learn how endometriosis is diagnosed, what to expect during your OB-GYN visits, and why women can go undiagnosed for years.

What It Feels Like to Have Endometriosis

My periods left me bedridden and my doctors didn’t understand why.

4 Potential Benefits of Endometriosis Support Groups

Reasons to consider connecting with other endometriosis patients, plus a few tips on finding a support group.

How Women with Endometriosis Can Stay on Track with Exercise

Learn how those with endometriosis can stay on track with exercise, which may help reduce pain and stress.

Ways to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor

An Endometriosis Patient’s Guide to Sex

Learn how endo can get in the way of sex and what you can do about it.

3 Ways Exercise Can Help Relieve Endometriosis

Learn how exercise can help relieve symptoms of endometriosis, like stress and pain, and improve overall wellbeing.

From Questions to Answers: Relief from Endometriosis

Learn how endometriosis is diagnosed and why it’s not so scary to seek medical attention, especially when treatment options are available.

5 Surprisingly Painful and Heavy Truths About Endometriosis

Discover some surprising truths about endometriosis-related pain and symptoms that many women don’t know.

Importance of Exercise for Endometriosis

5 Common and Painful Myths About Endometriosis

Learn the truth behind some common endometriosis myths related to pain and symptoms that many women may not know.

Endometriosis by the Numbers

Important facts and figures surrounding endometriosis.

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How One Woman Used Her Endometriosis Diagnosis to Spark Conversation

A long health journey can often lead to self-discovery.

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What You Need to Know About Endometriosis

Severe period cramps and uncomfortable sex may be endometriosis red flags.

8 Things You Need to Know About This “Invisible” Women’s Health Condition

Endometriosis affects 1 out of 10 women worldwide.

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An Endometriosis Patient’s Guide to Ovarian Cysts

Why endometriosis can cause ovarian cysts and the symptoms women need to watch for.

5 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Endometriosis

Learn about common excuses women make to avoid seeking medical attention for what could be endometriosis.

Endometriosis and Sex

4 Resources for Patients with Endometriosis

Four places to learn more about endo and connect with other endo patients.