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Stronger Than My Struggle: My Battle with Hormones and Beyond

Things were different now. I had been removed from my own cave and shown the light- how could I be expected to return to the darkness? My experience with Lupron had opened my eyes. I wasn’t just crazy or overly emotional: it was my hormones that affected me and it wasn’t just in my head...

 
Things were different now. I had been removed from my own cave and shown the light- how could I be expected to return to the darkness? My experience with Lupron had opened my eyes. I wasn’t just crazy or overly emotional: it was my hormones that affected me and it wasn’t just in my head...

Welcome to Endofound's new publication, The Blossom Letter. The Blossom Letter serves as a patient-centered online space in which we share our creativity, everyday endo advice, personal stories, events, and other contributions from our supporters. We aim to share the many voices of endometriosis and lessen the stigma surrounding this disease by celebrating the beauty of the community. Happy reading!

 
 
What Brings You Comfort and Joy During the Holiday Season?
What Brings You Comfort and Joy During the Holiday Season?
“Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, oh tidings of comfort and joy...”
We asked women around the country what brings them comfort and joy this time of year, especially when they are battling endometriosis symptoms and need to stay at home. These are their responses and recommendations!
DotLab: The First Non-Invasive Diagnostic Test for Endometriosis Hits the Market
DotLab: The First Non-Invasive Diagnostic Test for Endometriosis Hits the Market
The test, validated in thousands of women to date, is highly accurate and requires just a saliva sample. In three simple steps and with a prescription from their physician, women can order the test online for delivery right to their doorstep, mail their saliva sample back to the company’s lab, and be able to view their results online in a secure dashboard...
Holiday Recipe from Jessica Murnane's One Part Plant
Holiday Recipe from Jessica Murnane's One Part Plant
When you have endo, inflammatory foods are oftentimes not our friends. And during the holidays, there can be a lot of inflammatory foods. But it's all about finding balance during the holidays. So, I like to make sure I have a few dishes on hand that I know will be endo-friendly. This dish is one of my favorites! Flavorful, colorful, and easy to make...the winning combination for a great recipe.
 
 
 
The ENPOWR (ENdometriosis: Promoting Outreach and Wide Recognition) Project, EndoFound's school- and community-based education program, is about to enter its sixth year! Educating over 35,500 students worldwide, ENPOWR's Endo EduKit relies on volunteers to bring our endometriosis lesson into local classrooms. Check out our ENPOWR Map to see where we've been! Don't see your hometown? Apply to be a volunteer endo educator and bring this critical endometriosis education to the students in your neighborhood.
 
 

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The Endometriosis Foundation of America has two urgent goals -- to spread awareness about endometriosis and to find better options for diagnosing and treating the disease. Honor someone in your life who has been touched by endometriosis by donating today! Your donation funds an aggressive agenda including educating youth through our ENPOWR™ (ENdometriosis: Promoting Outreach and Wide Recognition) program, funding landmark endometriosis research, and educating medical professionals.
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