When Barden found out she had endometriosis, she said she was grateful to get a diagnosis. "In my gut, I knew," she said. "I said, 'once we figure out the underlying cause, I will get pregnant.'"
The lack of obvious symptoms can cloud diagnosis, lead to fertility problems.
Padma Lakshmi was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2006, after experiencing symptoms for 23 years — and she’s been advocating for people with the condition ever since. About one in ten people born with a uterus have endometriosis,…
In a new report, the Society for Women's Health Research outlines reasons why women must fight to get a timely diagnosis and adequate care. By Beth Levine Although 10 percent of reproductive-age women live with endometriosis, a chronic disease…
By Beth Levine Living with endometriosis can be daunting, painful, and confusing. But there is no reason to give up hope. These resources can show you how to successfully navigate your symptoms and your care so that you can take back your life…
Painful sex and extreme period cramps can take a toll on your libido. Here’s how to get your mojo back. There’s no doubt that endometriosis can affect a woman’s quality of life — and that includes her libido. That’s…
If you have endometriosis, you might have a host of concerns ranging from how to quell the notoriously agonizing pain to how this condition may impact your fertility. Though estimates vary, some figures suggest that between 30 and 50 percent…