Recognizing the systemic effects of endometriosis may help doctors better understand the experiences of patients with the disease and guide the approach to diagnosis and treatment, according to the president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Beyond lesions in the pelvis, endometriosis may underlie a range of co-occurring conditions, such as generalized inflammation, […]
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Model urges schools to educate kids on endometriosis after losing kidney
Sign up for Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter for the most exciting real life, fashion and sex tips HOT off the press A model has urged schools to educate students on endometriosis after losing her kidney to the condition. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow […]
Pregnant Emma Roberts: I Froze My Eggs After Endometriosis Diagnosis
Parenthood prep. Pregnant Emma Roberts was “terrified” to freeze her eggs after being diagnosed with endometriosis. Planning Ahead! Khloe Kardashian, More Celebs Open Up About Freezing Eggs “I always had debilitating cramps and periods, so bad that I would miss school and, later, have to cancel meetings,” the actress, 29, told Cosmopolitan in her December/January […]
1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis. So why does it take so long to diagnose?
Endometriosis is a debilitating, chronic condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. It occurs when tissue which has similar properties to the womb lining, ends up in the body and attaches to organs, forming a patch of tissue called a lesion. The condition can cause chronic pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and pain […]
New Study Finds Botox May Ease Symptoms Of Endometriosis
In the last five years, Botox has practically gone from niche to normal. What was once seen solely as a cosmetic injectable is now considered a cure-all for a multitude of ailments, be it excess sweating, migraines – even muscle spasms. Yet another reason Botox is making waves in the wellness world? It may ease […]
9 Endometriosis Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
March is Endometriosis Awareness month and while the disease affects an estimated 200 million women worldwide like myself, and was one of the most-Googled health search terms of 2018, endometriosis symptoms are often missed or ignored. And there’s good reason why this occurs. But first, let me dispel a pervasive and damaging myth about endometriosis: […]
Laparoscopy for endometriosis: Tips and what to expect
Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when tissue similar to the tissue that lines the uterus grows in other places in the body, forming lesions. Endometrial tissue responds to hormones, causing some cramping and bleeding during a person’s period as their body expels the tissue. Having this tissue in other locations can cause severe pain, […]
Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins Pulls Out Of Tour Due To Chronic Endometriosis
Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins has been scheduled to undergo surgery to treat her chronic endometriosis, and has pulled out of touring for the next several months. Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows on other parts of the body. It can appear in many different places, including the ovaries, […]
This Aussie Woman Is Turning Her Struggle With Endometriosis Into Breathtaking Artwork
One of the most frustrating aspects of suffering from endometriosis – when tissue from inside the womb grows outside of it – is its invisibility. There’s nothing visual that indicates you’re suffering from a debilitating disease, there’s nothing on the surface that would suggest you’re struggling with infertility, there’s nothing others can see that shows […]
Aussie Woman Shares A Photo Showing The Brutal Reality Of Living With Endometriosis
Australian woman Thessy Kouzoukas recently shared a photo capturing the brutal reality of an often silent disease – endometriosis – and it has resonated with hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of women all over the world. The creative director and co-owner of fashion brand Sabo Skirt posted the side-by-side images on Instagram – one […]