by admin | Sep 18, 2021 | Endo research and education, Endo stories
This week my rechargeable heat pack, otherwise known as my trusty sidekick, broke. I Immediately rushed out to purchase a new one. I’m in lockdown at the moment and thankfully a chemist within my local government area stocks this very much essential item. While I was...
by admin | Aug 28, 2021 | Endo research and education, Mental health and wellbeing
We know that endometriosis is a chronic disease that can lead to symptoms such as period and/or pelvic pain, fatigue, and bowel disturbances. But endometriosis is not just a physical disease; at times these symptoms can be difficult to manage which may influence your...
by admin | Aug 13, 2021 | Endo research and education, Endo stories
My period has never resembled those period product ads that used to be on the TV. You know the ones where the smiling girl with perfect hair and makeup is frolicking in a fountain inexcusably wearing a white linen ensemble. Instead, my period involves floods of blood,...
by admin | Aug 7, 2021 | Endo medical, Endo research and education
One major symptom of endometriosis that is often overlooked and under-appreciated is fatigue. Endometriosis-related fatigue is shown to be one of the most debilitating symptoms of the disease, leading to significant distress (1). Even accounting for other causes of...
by admin | Jul 18, 2021 | Endo medical, Fertility and pregnancy
For many women with endometriosis, the potential effect of the disease on their fertility is a concern. Reassuringly, the majority of women with endometriosis will be able to conceive naturally with about a third of women having fertility issues. But what happens once...
