Endo Memo

An ongoing series exploring everything we need to know about endometriosis.

8 Common Myths About Endometriosis That Make It Easy To Dismiss Your Pain

Endometriosis Can Actually Seriously Complicate Pregnancy, New Study Finds

When it comes to endometriosis and pregnancy, the conventional wisdom has long been that one of the hardest parts of having the disease was in overcoming the symptoms and the fertility issues often associated with it in order to achieve a pregnancy.…

I Tried Yoga To Treat Endometriosis, & I'm Never Going Back

For years, I experienced debilitating period cramps. I'd always assumed this pain was normal, and over the years, my family members and doctors would reinforce that idea. I was prescribed ibuprofen more times than I can count. No one told me then…

How Does Endometriosis Affect Sex? What You Need To Know

Being diagnosed with endometriosis — a gynecological condition in which the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus — comes with a new set of challenges that may mean lifestyle changes. There are concerns over heavy periods, infertility,…

9 Celebrity Quotes About Endometriosis To Help People Feel Less Alone

When I first got my period, no one told me that it wasn't normal to curl up in a ball for days, throwing up, passing out, and crying from pain. I had no idea that the crippling symptoms I dealt with were anything but ordinary, until one day a doctor…