About endometriosis

There are days of the month when you wake up in the morning and you just know it. Your stomach is tight, your back hurts, your legs feel heavy, and the mere thought of going to work...

You're standing at work, in line for coffee, at a family dinner, or in the hallway of the clinic. Someone who knows about your illness is looking you down...

Imagine this moment. You emerge from the operating room after laparoscopy, still a little groggy from the anesthesia, but deep down you feel something new. Hope. The doctor says that "everything...

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When you're a teenager, your body changes at a rapid pace, and hormonal fluctuations become a daily occurrence. You hear everywhere that periods can be difficult at first, that...

You've probably heard that endometriosis is simply "very painful periods." But your reality may be completely different. You feel a piercing, electric current running from...

Discussing endometriosis in the workplace can often feel like walking a tightrope. On the one hand, you want someone to finally understand why you can't...

Unfortunately, detecting endometriosis is difficult, and the diagnostic process takes an average of 7-10 years. However, many changes have been taking place in recent years, with increased awareness among women and...

One of the most commonly reported symptoms of endometriosis is pain. While it is most severe during menstruation, it can also occur at other times of the cycle, including during ovulation.

You hear the diagnosis, you finally know what you're dealing with. And then, while discussing your treatment plan, the doctor says two words that, at twenty, thirty, or even forty...

When we hear the word "endometriosis," our imagination automatically wanders to the lower abdomen. We associate it with painful periods, fertility issues, and reproductive organ problems. Many of us...

When, after months or years of searching, you finally receive a diagnosis of endometriosis, you leave the office with a stack of prescriptions. You're given hormonal medications, strong painkillers, and sometimes a referral...

As spring slowly awakens outside, one color begins to dominate the medical world and patient forums: yellow. The yellow ribbon is the international symbol of endometriosis,...

As February 14th approaches, storefronts and social media bombard us with images of perfect couples, grand bouquets, and romantic dinners at expensive restaurants. For a woman...

This is a topic that keeps many patients awake at night. Endometriosis is a disease that hurts both physically and financially. We often hear that it's a "disease...

When you first hear a diagnosis or when you end up in the office with a thick stack of results, it's easy to be under the illusion that these papers are completely...

When pain becomes a daily companion and the calendar fills with appointments with specialists, the world often shrinks to the size of a bed and a hot water bottle. That's when...

The surgery date is set. You look at the calendar with a mixture of relief ("finally something will move!") and paralyzing fear. This is completely normal. Hundreds of scenarios run through your mind...

You leave the doctor's office holding a note with a discharge summary or histopathology report. On it is the word "Endometriosis." You've been waiting for this moment for years, fighting...

You stand in front of the mirror and feel like your skin is about to burst. Your belly is rock hard, painful to the touch, and swollen to the point of...

You leave the office with tears in your eyes and a prescription for the same painkillers that haven't worked in ages. The words still ring in your ears...

You open your eyes in the morning and the first thought that comes to mind is, "How am I going to get through this day?" Even though you've spent eight hours in bed, you feel...

A gynecologist visit typically lasts 15 to 20 minutes. That's a very short time to recount the story of several years of suffering. You know the scenario: you walk into...

When you experience a pain attack, your first instinct is usually to reach for the medicine cabinet for painkillers. That's understandable—you want relief right then and there. However...

You know this scenario all too well. In the morning, you zip up your favorite pants without a problem, feeling light and comfortable. However, around noon, you start to feel a growing pressure.

I know exactly what it's like. You're sitting at the family table or curled up next to your partner and you hear that one sentence that hurts more than...

You dream of a vacation, you imagine the beach and relaxation, but in the back of your mind there's a quiet fear: "What if I have a seizure there?" It's completely...

When you hear the word "physiotherapy," you probably think of back exercises or a neck massage. But when you have endometriosis, the most important therapy happens in a completely different...

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease in which cells resembling the uterine lining (endometrium) appear outside the uterine cavity. Normally, the endometrium...

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure used to treat many gynecological conditions, including endometriosis. It allows for the location, assessment, and removal of lesions within the abdominal organs...

Lifestyle changes are one of the most important elements in supporting endometriosis treatment. Diet, exercise, sleep, recovery, and supplementation can regulate inflammation levels...

Endometriosis negatively impacts fertility, increases the risk of difficulty conceiving, and increases the risk of complications during pregnancy. Yes, that's true, but don't worry! Stress, anxiety, and chaotic behavior...

Endometrial hyperplasia is a gynecological condition associated with hormonal imbalances. It most commonly occurs in postmenopausal women, but it cannot be completely ruled out in women of...

Endometriosis is a disease that poses many diagnostic challenges for patients and physicians. Symptoms are not always specific, and subtle changes are easily missed during routine examinations...

Endometriosis is a serious and chronic disease that carries the risk of numerous complications. Severe symptoms, diagnostic difficulties, and a wealth of conflicting information about it raise...

Endometriosis is a chronic and progressive disease, meaning symptoms can worsen over time and cause complications, especially if left untreated. In...

Endometriosis is a chronic disease that most often manifests itself as pain and discomfort. It is one of the most painful conditions and a leading cause of infertility. Therefore...

Endometriosis is one of the most painful diseases. Chronic pain negatively impacts the quality of life, both daily and professional. Inflammation can also worsen...

Endometriosis is most often associated with extremely painful periods. While this is certainly one of the first and most prominent symptoms, it's not the only one. Endometriosis isn't always painful, but...

Dyspareunia, or pain during sex, is one of the common symptoms of endometriosis. It is associated with, among other things, chronic inflammation and the presence of endometrial foci or adhesions. Unfortunately...

SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is a gastrointestinal disorder. Although not classified as a separate disease, it can be truly disruptive to daily life and negatively impact...

Regular physical activity is an essential component of endometriosis treatment. However, many patients struggle to incorporate it. Pain and discomfort often make any exercise difficult,...

Endobelly is an informal term describing the severe bloating, tightness, and enlargement of the abdominal area experienced by many endometriosis patients. It's not just a symptom of the disease, but a problem that...

IBS is a digestive condition that affects a growing number of people, especially women. Unfortunately, endometriosis also contributes to the development of irritable bowel syndrome. For long periods, IBS symptoms...

The Power of Our Natural Cycles Have you heard of living by your menstrual cycle? As women, we work and live at full speed throughout the month, anticipating these...

Endometriosis and Pain Endometriosis is a chronic, autoimmune, and inflammatory disease. This complexity contributes to the complexity of its treatment. Treatment must address not only the body, but also...

Learn about 10 ways physiotherapy can help treat endometriosis. Women suffering from endometriosis face many problems affecting their bodies and, consequently,...

What is endometriosis? An immunological, hormonal, and inflammatory disease in which the tissue lining the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterine cavity. This abnormal growth can be found...