Articles
A comprehensive library of articles about all aspects of learning about and coping with endometriosis
Painful intercoursePainful intercourse – painful sex – is common with endometriosis. This article provides suggestions of how to make sex possible for those with dyspareunia.
Myths and misconceptions in endometriosisDiagnostic delay and hit and miss treatments in endometriosis are often due to myths and mis-conceptions about the disease – get the FACTS here.
Talking with your doctorHelpful advice on how to prepare and communicate effectively with your physician to decide on your treatment for endometriosis.
Tips on how to find a specialist in endometriosis and what to bear in mind when choosing your physician.
Tips for dealing with side effects associated with drug treatmentsTips for dealing with the side effects of drugs for endometriosis that put women into an artificial menopause. How to combat hot flushes, etc, due to Lupron, Zoladex and other GnRH analogues.
Communications: one way to understand endometriosisJohn Blondin talks about the difficulties of dealing with endometriosis in a relationship and how communication is the solution to deal with the disease together – without yelling!
What do I tell others about endometriosis?What do you tell others about endometriosis and how it affects you? Do you chose what to share about your disease or do hide it because it is difficult to share and you don’t want people to know?
Endometriosis can be difficult to understand for partners, friends, family, colleagues. This article explains long-term effect of endometriosis and how partners/family can be supportive.
Coping with endometriosis can be difficult for a woman, but it also affects her family/partner, and is frustrating for the doctor who cannot “heal”. Learning to cope with endometriosis starts with this article.
A practical guide to ailments after endometriosis surgery/laparoscopy and tips on how to manage these.
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