Endometriosis
Debilitating pain should be taken seriously.
12 Signs of Endometriosis to Know, Because It’s Not Just Period Pain
This can help you figure out how to approach your doctor.
By Patia Braithwaite
9 Things No One Tells You About Living With Endometriosis
Symptoms don’t only happen when you have your period.
By Bizzy Whiting
8 Ways People With Endometriosis Deal With the Pain
Finding relief is often a winding, frustrating journey.
By Carolyn L. Todd
How Dating With a Chronic Illness Taught Me Not to Settle for Less
The stigma is real, but I had to stop thinking of myself as “damaged goods.”
By Caroline Reilly
I Have Endometriosis. Here Are the Excruciating Symptoms Doctors Dismissed for 10 Years
I was crawling to the bathroom. I was throwing up. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.
By Reina Sultan
How I Built an Endometriosis-Friendly Wardrobe
Turning a little look—even during flares—makes me feel more like myself.
By Caroline Reilly
Bindi Irwin on Her Endometriosis: ‘I Was Constantly in Pain With No Answers’
The 25-year-old conservationist struggled with depression as doctors continually dismissed her symptoms.
By Jenna Ryu
Hailey Bieber Shared the Symptoms of Her ‘Apple-Size’ Ovarian Cyst on Instagram
The 26-year-old model said the cyst was “painful” and “made her feel nauseous.”
By Maggie O'Neill
We Know You’re Dying to Talk About Period Poop
The struggle is real.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
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Jessica Williams on the ‘Debilitating’ Symptom That Led to Her Endometriosis Diagnosis
And why it’s important to advocate for yourself.
By Serena Coady
Halsey Attends 2022 Grammys Just Days After Endometriosis Surgery
“If you see me be gentle…I’m fragile.”
By Serena Coady
Amy Schumer on Getting Liposuction: ‘I Just Want to Be Real About It’
Here’s why she’s talking about her lipo publicly.
By Serena Coady
How to Know When Bleeding During Sex Is NBD and When It’s a Problem
Read this before you freak out.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.Medically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, MD
12 Signs of a Ruptured Ovarian Cyst You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
Because the symptoms can be confusing.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, MD
Here’s When You Should Actually Be Concerned About Period Clots
Experts explain how to tell what’s normal and what’s not.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Lauren Streicher, MD
Quick Question: Why Is My Vagina So Damn Sore After Sex?
Cue Ariana Grande’s “Side to Side.”
By Lindsey Lanquist and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Shieva Ghofrany, MD, FACOG
Amy Schumer Says Her Doctor Found ‘30 Spots of Endometriosis’ During Her Hysterectomy
The actor shared a post-op update from the hospital.
By Carolyn L. Todd
This Is Why Your Butt Sometimes Hurts During Your Period
As if the period itself weren't enough.
By Suzannah WeissMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, MD
Health
Chrissy Teigen Is Recovering After Endometriosis Surgery
"This one's a toughie."
By Carolyn L. Todd
Grocery Diaries: An Avid Meal Prepper With Endometriosis and a Mushroom Allergy
“I have to be really cognizant of every food label.”
By Melissa Matthews
Olivia Culpo Just Had Surgery for ‘Excruciatingly Painful’ Endometriosis
She was misdiagnosed “countless times.”
By Sarah Jacoby
Savannah Chrisley Reveals She’s Freezing Her Eggs After Multiple Endometriosis Surgeries
“I’m blessed there are these options.”
By Sarah Jacoby
Emma Roberts Had Undiagnosed Endometriosis for Years Before Her Pregnancy
The condition affected her fertility.
By Sarah Jacoby