Fewer than a third of women really know about this common disorder

5 Surprising Symptoms Of Endometriosis

Abdominal cramps, mood swings, headaches…your monthly period is certainly no picnic. But it's especially hard for women with endometriosis, a condition where endometrial tissue, or uterine lining cells, is found outside of the uterus. During menstruation, the tissue breaks down and becomes trapped in the body, often forming lesions and causing severe pain. Here, 5 signs you could be dealing with endometriosis:

Chronic fatigue an under-recognised symptom of endometriosis, study finds

Treating symptoms alongside disease could improve quality of life for millions of women

Much More Than a ‘Bad Period’

Endometriosis can be very painful, but treatment is available.

Endometriosis Symptoms: Red Flags or Gray Areas?

4 Women Tell Us How Birth Control Helped Or Hurt Their Endometriosis

Endometriosis, a condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus and sheds monthly, as if it were a period, can cause a wide range of symptoms, including serious pain, bleeding, problems with organ function and issues with fertility. There's…

Xenoestrogens Increase the Risk of Endometriosis

If you have never heard of xenoestrogens, you’re not alone. Most people are unaware of this manufactured chemical that mimics the effects of estrogen once it enters the human body. Xenoestrogens are hormone disrupters, which means that they interfere with the natural estrogen in your body and can cause numerous reproductive health problems. Some of the … Continued

6 Women on What It’s Like to Live With Endometriosis

Women from around the world weigh in on their experiences with endometriosis.

Endometriosis may become more than a nuisance if left unchecked

Endometriosis is a chronic condition and there is no cure. However, a visit to your OBGYN at the first sign of symptoms means there’s a greater likelihood you can slow the progression of the disease and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

Why Is Endometrial Cancer Killing Black Women?

“We are not going to help women, and we are not going to solve this problem, if we don’t deal with the problem of race and racism.”

Endometriosis: How discrimination blocked my access to care

Nadine Dirks writes about how doctors blocked her timely access to appropriate endometriosis care, and what this meant for her health.

What is endometriosis? A guide

How many women are affected, is there a cure, and how do you find out if you’ve got it?

11 Things Only Someone With Endometriosis Understands

11 Things Only Someone With Endometriosis Understands patient experience.

How To Diagnose And Treat Endometriosis

Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the normal intrauterine location. For diagnosis and treatment, read more.

'I Started Talking To My Daughter About Endometriosis When She Was 2 Years Old'

"Endometriosis is genetic, and I’m not sure what her future holds."

Endometriosis: How new treatment 'changed my life'

Early research is giving hope to patients with endometriosis, a notoriously hard-to-manage condition.

5 Useful Coping Techniques For Women With Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a very painful condition with no cure in sight, and often it can remain undiagnosed for years. It’s no wonder that women suffering from endometriosis need some coping skills.

Birth control pill use may help prevent endometrial cancer

​The birth control pill gives women long-term protection against endometrial or womb cancer, according to a large new review.

Does the Stage of Your Endometriosis Really Matter?

Here’s yet another thing to consider if you have endo.

Many women suffer from endometriosis without realizing it

Painful menstrual periods sometimes indicate additional health concerns

Huda Kattan on How Endometriosis Affects Her Mind and Body

“I feel a responsibility to publicly talk about it.”