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Endometriosis

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Prior Authorization Doesn’t Have to Be a Barrier to Care

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For Millions of Americans Enduring Chronic Pain, Support Is Overdue

It's time to implement the SUPPORT Act

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I Was Trying to Conceive, but Endometriosis Had Different Plans

Endometriosis had made my own life difficult since age 15, but now it was threatening my future family.

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Difficulty Receiving An Endometriosis Diagnosis: Endometriosis Symptoms To Know About

Debunking Common Endometriosis Myths

Determining what the real story is when first learning about endometriosis and what you can do about it is often harder than it should be. We set the record set.

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How Surgery Threw Me Into Abrupt and Complete Menopause

Maribeth's hysterectomy immediately kicked her into menopause. Read about her experience with mood swings, drop in sex drive, and—most of all—hot flashes.

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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

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Ask the Expert: What Causes Painful Periods?

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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

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How to Navigate Prior Authorization

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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

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis

Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy High Risk

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I Was Trying to Conceive, but Endometriosis Had Different Plans

Endometriosis had made my own life difficult since age 15, but now it was threatening my future family.

Debunking Common Endometriosis Myths

Determining what the real story is when first learning about endometriosis and what you can do about it is often harder than it should be. We set the record set.

How Surgery Threw Me Into Abrupt and Complete Menopause

Maribeth's hysterectomy immediately kicked her into menopause. Read about her experience with mood swings, drop in sex drive, and—most of all—hot flashes.