Endometriosis

  Endometriosis is a hard condition to live with, but it doesn't have to be as hard as it is; with the right products (for each individual person, these products will be different), it can be made a lot more manageable. These are the products I use that I find to make my periods and endometriosis a lot more bearable to live with. 1.) tens machine: a tens machine, also called a  transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation machine, sends  mild electric currents through to some areas of the skin. I find this helpful because it distracts my brain from the pain I feel from my endo. 2.) period underwear: period underwear doesn't give you pad rash, and I find it fits more comfortably thought-out the day, making it easy to forget you are bleeding. 3.) bubble baths: not only are bubble baths relaxing, but the heat can really help to relieve pain. 4.) CBD oil: I find CBD oil not the greatest but it does help take the edge off my cramps enough that i can semi function on a low pai...

1:  How common is Endometriosis? Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, but because of the misinformation and misdiagnosis, the actual number is unknown.  2: What is Endometriosis  Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that usually lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. 3: Is Endometriosis a type of cancer? No Endometriosis isn’t a type of cancer, nor can Endometriosis alone kill you.  4: What medications are used to treat Endometriosis? Pain relief, birth control and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. Hormonal medications help slow the growth of the endometrial tissue and may keep new adhesions from forming. These drugs typically do not get rid of endometriosis tissue that is already there. 5: Is endometriosis a sexually transmitted disease or infectious? No. Endometriosis cannot be transferred from one human being to another. The cause of endometriosis is not yet known, but it is not an infectious disease.  6: How is endometriosis diagnos...

While my book on endometriosis is finally in the editing stages, it has a while until it will be ready to be published. Still, I got to thinking about what resources there are now about endo, not only from a medical standpoint but also from a sufferers point of view. I found books for sale as well as other blog posts, which was amazing to see how much there is out there. Still, it got me thinking, people who don't know what they are looking for might never find any of these resources, so I thought I would make a blog post detailing what each resource is about and the link to that resource as well as ways you yourself can find information.  Disclaimer: Podcasts will not be involved in this post, but I do have a post on my blog from May 2021 all about endometriosis podcasts if that's what you are looking for.  So how do you find resources? The easiest way to find resources in your area would be to search up online Endometriosis and your area. Example. Endometriosis San Diego...

 If you are like me, you know that podcasts are life; they are perfect to listen to when going to sleep, travelling and doing household chores. And with over 800,000 active podcasts to date, there is something for everyone, including about endometriosis.  I listen to podcasts solely on my Spotify account, but there are so many places to listen to podcasts, so I thought I would make a list of endometriosis podcasts. All the links will be for Spotify, but I'm sure you can find these podcasts on other sites as well.  1.)  The Endo Babe Podcast: Endometriosis w/ Chelsea Bri "Welcome to The Endo Babe Podcast with your host Chelsea Bri. This is a badass + empowering podcast for people with endometriosis created with the mission to help you thrive with endometriosis. Here we dive deep into all things endometriosis, mindset, self-love, health, and so much more so you can leave this podcast feeling inspired + empowered on your own health journey, with more confidence and the ...