Q&A: A Healthcare Provider’s Perspective on Diagnosing Uterine Health Conditions
HealthyWomen spoke with Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., about why uterine health conditions are so hard for healthcare providers to diagnose, and what patients can do to help
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Health Insurance 101: How to Choose Health Insurance When You Have Endometriosis
If you have endometriosis, these are the 9 questions you need to ask when choosing health insurance
Why Access to Contraception Matters for Women of All Ages
Contraceptives help with many health concerns beyond pregnancy prevention, yet millions of women struggle to access them
Why Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis Is Painfully Slow
Endometriosis affects 1 out of 10 women — but it’s still taboo, misunderstood and critically underfunded
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.
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
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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
It can take years for women to get diagnosed. Learn about the condition to get the help you need.
Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy High Risk
I didn't realize that getting and staying pregnant would prove the most frightening experience of my life
Hysterectomy Basics
What you need to know about the procedure: reasons, risks and alternatives.
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.
What You Don't Know About Endometriosis Could Hurt You
As common as endometriosis (or "endo") is—affecting an estimated one in 10 women of reproductive age—its diagnosis is often delayed, sometimes by as much as six to 10 years.
What Do We Know About Endometriosis, Its Symptoms and Risk Factors?
There's no denying that endometriosis (sometimes referred to as "endo") can be painful. It can also be confusing, concerning and more common than many people think.
What Are Your Options for Managing Endometriosis?
Our CEO, Beth Battaglino, offers an overview of treatment options and the questions to consider asking your healthcare provider (HCP) before deciding what's right for you.
