Posts by Endo Project Squad
Why do I need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy can be a great source of treatment for those with endometriosis as well as Pelvic Floor Dysfunction or PFD. Patients with endometriosis often have PFD as a result of pelvic muscles being constricted due to years of pain and inflammation. Endometriosis lesions (if in the pelvic cavity) largely disrupt or affect…
Read MoreNormal Cycles VS Abnormal Cycles
Many people with good intentions are spreading the myth that periods should never be painful. That is not totally accurate.
Read MoreWe needed that someone, so we made Her
Why does American End of Endo Project exist? AEEP exists because having endometriosis is horrible and navigating care adds insult to injury. The whole thing totally sucks and it is easy to get lost or lose hope. AEEP exists to give information this is easy to understand and helpful.
Read MorePrepared, Clear, and Bold: How to be heard at the doctor’s office
Do you ever feel as though you are not heard or don’t even know what to say when you talk to a doctor?
Read MoreNineteen in Twenty
If you do not have endometriosis (endo), you are still crucially important to driving change.
Read MoreClarifying Medical Terms Part 1- Endo… Metro…
Clarifying medical terms Endometriosis versus Endometritis versus Endometrial Ablation versus Ablation of Endometriosis… Latin: Endo “inside” Metr- “uterus” Osis- “condition of” It is- “inflammation of” ——————————————————————– Ab- “away” Lat- “take” “Ablation”= “take away” Oh Latin roots, so helpful sometimes, but also so very confusing at others. This section is dedicated to helping you to…
Read MoreConflicting Information- How do I know what to believe?
In a world of conflicting stories, opinions, and supposed facts, how do any of us know what to believe anymore? There are conflicting ideas in every area of life. The world of endometriosis information is no different, except the difference in ideas could be extremely harmful. The following was written to encourage you to think…
Read MoreLady Issues and Un-sexy Tissues
“I thought it was a lady event”, some of the husbands apparently said when I hosted a pre-launch event for Endo Project at my house. Some of them ended up joining after our pleas, and some never did. I have nothing against any of these people, but this kind of thing is telling of a…
Read More4 Reasons Endometriosis Hurts (and how to fight back)
There is so much that goes into why people hurt when they have endo. This is one of the reasons why oftentimes, feeling better takes a lot more than one method of treatment. The following is an attempt to explain what we, the endo patients, have learned.
Read MoreSurgery Types
You may have heard you need surgery or you may have already received one… or several. Many women endure several surgeries that are found to be ineffective. While no treatments can guarantee 100% of the time that they will provide relief and restore functionality, many women are enjoying remission from a disease they thought was…
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