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How would you advise another woman to find treatment for endo?

Move every day! Even when you don't feel like moving, walking just a few minutes, or putting on music and dancing can make you feel better.

Dr. Sallie Sarrel PT ATC DPT

Living with Endometriosis Age: 44 More than 5 years

It might take time to find a doctor who will listen to you but they do exist, so keep looking.

Living with Endometriosis Age: 36 More than 5 years

Your pain is real, whether or not people close to you recognize that.

Mary

Living with Endometriosis Age: 32 Female More than 5 years

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I follow a wheat-free and gluten-free diet. I've found that this diet, along with taking turmeric and avoiding processed food, helps. I use acupuncture for pain reli ... read more

Umi

Living with Endometriosis Age: 32 Female More than 5 years

Find a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic exercises.

sonjathegreat

Living with Endometriosis Age: 34 More than 5 years

It's easy to play down early signs as "another crampy period!" Then, you are allowing the condition to get a lot worse. So, if you have any kind of family history of ... read more

Juergen Eisermann, MD

Healthcare provider for Endometriosis

Don't allow any treatment without educating yourself on the possible side effects!

Liz

Living with Endometriosis Age: 39 More than 5 years

FInd someone who can help with emotional support. This condition can really affect your behavior and daily life.

Marija

Living with Endometriosis Age: 26 1 to 5 years

Listen to your body. If it is telling you that something isn't right, something probably isn't right. If your body is telling you to rest, then rest. Ignore all of t ... read more

Michel

Living with Endometriosis Age: 35 More than 5 years

Be persistent. Keep bringing up your symptoms with your doctor. Keep a journal so you can provide details and show doctors that you're being reasonable. I was really ... read more

Kristina

Living with Endometriosis Age: 38 More than 5 years

Take fish oil, CBD, and curcumin with pepper supplements.

Jenna Longoria, HHC, AADP

Living with Endometriosis Age: 33 Female More than 5 years

Pelvic floor therapy does help. When I'm cramping, I breathe out and try to relax my core. Curling in on it just makes the cramp worse. I try to sit up and stretch r ... read more

Kris

Living with Endometriosis Age: 32 Non-binary / 3rd More than 5 years

Trust yourself. If something is not right in your body; don't give up until you have found the answer !

Karina

Living with Endometriosis Age: 40 More than 5 years

Avoid dairy, gluten, and sugar.

Jenna Longoria, HHC, AADP

Living with Endometriosis Age: 33 Female More than 5 years

Fast Fact

1 in 10 women has endometriosis, making it almost as common as diabetes.

Endometriosis UK

1 in 10 women has endometriosis, making it almost as common as diabetes.

The most effective diagnostic method is a surgical procedure, such as a laparoscopy...If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis or have symptoms of the disease, ... read more

Anna Klepchukova, MD

Healthcare provider for Endometriosis Age: 35 Female

Since vaginal dryness is a common cause of painful sex, try lubrication. You don’t want to confuse vaginal dryness with painful sex that is caused by endometriosis.

Dr Sherry Ross

Healthcare provider for Endometriosis Age: 57 Female

Early detection is important. My disease got very advanced and complicated because I wasn't diagnosed until I was 26. I lost my fertility at 30 years old, with no ch ... read more

Living with Endometriosis Age: 30 More than 5 years

How would you advise another woman to find treatment for endo?

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