Could a Cholesterol Drug Already on Pharmacy Shelves Help Treat Endometriosis Pain?
A cheap, everyday cholesterol pill eased pain and reversed disease-linked genes in a lab model, and was linked to fewer diagnoses in real-world health records. Happy Fact Friday! Each week we pick one new endometriosis or adenomyosis study and translate it into plain English. This week's find: a study in [...]
Every Body Deserves Care – World Sexual Health Day
Sexual health is not a topic many of us are taught to talk about openly, and for people living with endometriosis or adenomyosis, that silence can be even harder to break. Pain, fatigue, bloating and unpredictable symptoms can all affect intimacy, and yet conversations about sex and chronic illness [...]
When Summer Hits Harder: Endometriosis and Invisible Illness Comorbidities
Understanding POTS, EDS, MCAS, and autoimmune conditions in the heat If you live with endometriosis, you may already know that it rarely travels alone. Alongside a diagnosis of endometriosis, often arriving after years of being dismissed or misdiagnosed, many people find themselves accumulating further diagnoses: POTS, EDS, MCAS, lupus, thyroid [...]
Living with Endometriosis in Summer
When the season of sunshine feels like anything but There is a version of summer that exists on social media and in the imagination: golden hours, spontaneous plans, long evenings with people you love. And then there is the version many people with endometriosis know. The one where the [...]
Adenomyosis vs Endometriosis: What’s the Difference?
Two common and commonly confused conditions. Here's what the science actually says. You might have heard these two words before — maybe from a doctor, a parent, or on social media. Endometriosis and adenomyosis are both real medical conditions. They sound similar, they can feel similar, and yet they are quite different. Let's break them both down clearly [...]
Endometriosis Action Month: Fertility, Pregnancy, and the Future
Living with endometriosis can be emotionally challenging. One of the most difficult aspects is its potential impact on fertility. In the UK, an estimated 30–50% of people with endometriosis experience difficulties conceiving, and the condition is found in around 1 in 4 people being investigated for infertility. What is Endometriosis Endometriosis occurs [...]
