Endometriosis

Is it possible to develop endometriosis if I am underweight?

I have never been a big eater and am underweight. I eat three meals a day, but they are very small portions. My mom has warned me for a long time that my limite...

Which foods can you avoid to reduce the likelihood of endo belly gas?

My endometriosis has not gotten any easier to manage since my teen years. I struggle every month with endo belly- My belly becomes bloated, distended, gassy, an...

Do anti-inflammatory diets help reduce endo belly inflammation?

Hi everyone! I have been struggling with endometriosis ever since I was a teenager. I experience severe bloating and cramping in my belly every month during my ...

Can you have a menstrual cycle that exceeds a week with endometriosis?

I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. This has really hit me hard, especially because I first started getting my periods a week before my diagnosis. I am...

Is endometriosis characterized by excessively heavy periods?

I have been diagnosed with endometriosis. After months of not knowing why I was experiencing such severe bloating, pain, and discomfort in my belly, I finally h...

Am I at risk of developing endometriosis if someone in my nucleus family had it?

Both my mother and my grandmother developed endometriosis in their teen years. For years I watched my mother struggle with bloating, discomfort, and intense pai...

Do high levels of stress hormones cause endo pain to flare up?

I have started a new job where I am working more hours and under high levels of pressure. As a result, I am a lot more stressed in everyday life. I have endomet...

Can endo cramps intensify if you're on birth control?

I have endometriosis which I am monitoring with my doctor. It's been a couple of months since my diagnosis and I am now in a new relationship! We are both firm ...

What is the best age to conceive if you have endometriosis?

My husband and I have been talking about wanting to start a family and have children. However, I am feeling anxious because I have endometriosis and don't know ...

Does endometriosis affect egg quality?

I have endometriosis which I've been struggling with since my early twenties. My husband and I are wanting to expand our little family of two by having a baby. ...

Does Ovira work for endometriosis?

Hey ladies. I've been struggling with endometriosis for a couple of years now, and the only thing I find that works for the pain is smoking marijuana. I'm over ...

Is Livia good for pain from endometriosis?

I have been suffering from an immense amount of pain from endometriosis, and I haven't found something that works yet. Can anyone vouch for Livia?

Does endo bloating eventually go away?

How long does Endo belly last? Does that bloating ever go away or does it stay that way?

Is it possible for PCOS to become endometriosis?

Is it at all possible for PCOS to progress and become endometriosis, or are the two completely unrelated?

Is a painful period always a sign of endometriosis?

Whenever I tell someone about how painful my period cramps are, they tell me that I probably have endometriosis. Is it possible to have a painful period without...

Does a IUD make endometriosis pain better?

Would you say a UID is better than the birth control pill for endometriosis in terms of pain?

Can dairy worsen endometriosis?

Can consuming dairy aggravate endometriosis? Should it be avoided?

Does THC and/or CBD help for endometriosis?

I'm considering taking CBD supplements or oil for endometriosis. Do you know if CBD with THC or if CBD isolate would be better?

What are the negative side effects of a hysterectomy?

Hello everyone, I'm busy researching different birth control methods, and I've come across a hysterectomy. It seems like a good way to go, but are there any dis...

Can endometriosis cause ascites?

Is it possible for endometriosis to cause fluid in the abdomen?

Is endometriosis the same as PID?

Can a copper IUD affect endometriosis?

Can a copper IUD cause inflammation and thereby worsen endometriosis?

Can Merina help with hormonal migraines?

Hi. I have struggled with hormonal migraines for many years. I had the Mirena coil put in about 4 months ago, it helped ease off my heavy bleeding, but I feel t...

Can you drink coffee if you have endometriosis?

Is caffeine bad for endometriosis? If so, can I drink decaf coffee instead?

Breakthrough bleeding: Should I stop the birth control pill?

Hi. While I am on the birth control pill, I do sometimes experience breakthrough bleeding. However, I have been bleeding for a week this time, and it's only b...

What are the main causes of endometriosis?

I have been experiencing a lot of pelvic pain like I'm going to have my period, but the timing is off. So I am wondering, how does a woman get endometriosis? Do...

How do you combat dizziness during your period?

I am fortunate that I do not feel the typical symptoms of periods like menstrual cramps or headaches. What I do experience however is a lot of dizziness and fat...

How did you prepare for laparoscopic hysterectomy?

Hi, I have endometriosis and I'm scheduled to have a laparoscopic hysterectomy on Friday. What helped you to prepare for it and get through it? I'm also having ...