Memoir

December 5, 2022 – An Ugly Endometriosis Memoir

Beautifully Ugly Today was a painful day my period started, and the adjectives excruciating or debilitating don’t even begin to describe the pain. Having endometriosis is like living in hell on earth; today reminded me how hellish this disease really is. Around 2 o’clock, my period began. While working my remote job, I went to

Know and Understand the Difference Between PMDD and PME

Introduction Being a woman should not be difficult. We fight for our rights and equality, bear children, and bleed every month – menstruation can be difficult and painful. Those difficulties can come before, during, or after menstruation, from conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual exacerbation. Thought to be interchangeable, there is a difference between

Traumatic Events and PMDD Depression – The Dynamic Duo

Trauma is an unfortunate life event that causes physical, emotional, and mental side effects. Traumatic events can either be an injury, death, or accident and can inflict feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. Have you ever wondered how depression from trauma interacts with medical conditions that also create depression? Specifically how suffering from trauma while

Endometriosis: My Life, My Story, My Truth

Introduction My period started December 25th, 2007 – Merry Christmas to me – growing up, I experienced painful cramps, awful headaches, and chronic fatigue. I was in the seventh grade when my period started, and everything was manageable. However, in high school, I noticed my cramps were getting worse, then my junior year, things drastically

In-depth Look Into the Stages of the Disease Endometriosis

Introduction Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects girls and women of reproductive age. This disease causes the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow outside the uterus; this disease causes many symptoms, but the most common symptom is pelvic pain. In Painful Periods: Comprehending Endometriosis and Its Signs and

7 Tips On How To Treat Endometriosis

Introduction Endometriosis is a chronic illness that affects girls and women of reproductive age. Endometriosis causes various symptoms that can be difficult to treat. Unfortunately, there is no cure for endometriosis, so treatment varies from person to person. Today, I will share my top 7 tips for treating endometriosis. Support Group or Friend First, opening