Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to your uterine lining grows outside your uterus and gets stuck to other organs or structures, often resulting in pain or infertility. READ MORE
Why Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis Is Painfully Slow
Endometriosis affects 1 out of 10 women — but it’s still taboo, misunderstood and critically underfunded
Lifestyle and Dietary Changes for Endometriosis
Simple changes may make a big difference in the severity of your symptoms
It Took 3 Decades for Me to Receive an Endometriosis Diagnosis
Even though I had access to comprehensive healthcare and specialists, my symptoms were still dismissed
I Was Bleeding to Death on the Bathroom Floor — While the Medics Insisted I Couldn’t Afford the Ambulance Ride
I was having a medical emergency but racism, classism and sexism got in the way of my care
Finding My Birth Mother Changed My Life — and the Way I Manage My Health Care
As an adoptee, I was denied the right to my medical history. Finally having access to it makes me feel connected to others and my new family.
Ask the Expert: What Causes Painful Periods?
OB-GYN Dr. Mary Jane Minkin explains period pain
Period Stigma & Health Risks
Most women avoid talking about menstruation, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and serious health complications
Prior Authorization Doesn’t Have to Be a Barrier to Care
If at first you are denied, try, try again
How to Navigate Prior Authorization
The ins and outs of getting what you need from your health insurance
What Is Endometriosis?
Watch this video to learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for endometriosis
For Millions of Americans Enduring Chronic Pain, Support Is Overdue
It's time to implement the SUPPORT Act
Fast Facts: 10 Things to Know About Women and Chronic Pain
Why women suffer more from chronic pain
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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