Endometriosis

The first time I received a CA125 test was after two large cysts were found on my left and right ovary via a pelvic ultrasound. My gynecologist informed me that it was a routine precautionary measure due to the size of the cysts. Unfortunately, I knew very little...

As a die-hard lifter, I know how beneficial strength training is. Even when my endometriosis was at its worst, I still kept up with my strength-based workouts. So, I know first hand how beneficial it can be for managing endometriosis. In my case, I was able to...

Inflammatory foods have a significant impact on your menstrual health. For instance, pro-inflammatory foods can increase endometriosis symptoms such as pelvic pain, endo belly, and painful periods. Hence why choosing to decrease these food triggers when possible is...

I officially started tracking my basal body temperature over two years ago. My reasons focused primarily on getting confirmation that something was up with my fertility. But, it was when I was struggling with what I now know was undiagnosed endometriosis. And, I...

When it comes to misdiagnosed adenomyosis, it poses a particular challenge for women that are struggling with painful symptoms. And I wanted to learn more about why this is the case. What I've discovered is that there are a variety of uterine disorders that share...

Having to manage endometriosis symptoms independent of a global pandemic is stressful. So, the added pressure that the coronavirus created has upped the ante. From canceled surgeries, delayed appointments, stress-induced flare-ups. And, the uncertainty that seems to...

Having an enlarged uterus can be due to various underlying issues. Some of the most common being fibroids and certain reproductive cancers. But, there’s one condition that contributes to an enlarged uterus that doesn’t get much attention. That condition is adenomyosis...

When it comes to my immunity and overall immune system function I worry. And, despite what you’re thinking it’s not just because of the current pandemic we’re in. I’ve always constantly worried about my immunity. Why? Because I have an incurable chronic illness that...

Period stigma is defined as any social or cultural construct that stigmatizes menstruation. Therefore, contributing to the idea that periods are dirty, nasty, unclean and improper. And while period stigma creates a negative attitude towards periods as a whole. These...