The most effective diagnostic method is a surgical procedure, such as a laparoscopy...If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis or have symptoms of the disease, ... read more

Ive been telling doctors for close to 20 years that my periods would drop a horse and they didn't listen.

If you're suffering from pelvic pain, don't normalize it -- or let a doctor normalize it! Find a doctor who honors what you need. Nancy's Nook is a great resource.

Excision surgery with a highly skilled excision specialist is the only thing that truly takes care of the disease, in my experience.

Try an anti-inflammatory diet. I avoid foods like gluten, sugar, corn and eggs.

Know you are not crazy. Normal test results do not mean your pain is not real. Our medical system fails us every day all around the world. It's darkest just before d ... read more

Drink tea — it's soothing. I have a lot of diarrhea as a side effect of endometriosis and I've found that mint and lemon-ginger tea help digestion, soothe my anxiety ... read more

Join the Nancy's Nook group on Facebook. I think it's the best place to find reliable scientific research on endometriosis. Advocate for the best treatment...women w ... read more

Look for a support group — I like Nancy's Nook (a Facebook group) — it's really important to have a support system.

Find a GP who isn't part of the "old school" mindset of "suck it up, it's not as bad as you say." If you can, show up to a GP appointment when you are at your worst ... read more

Eat a clean diet! Eliminating processed foods (which included sugar and gluten) helped me immensely!

I stay away from soy products when I'm about a week away from my period.

Find support through friends and family.

Do your research in regards to medication side effects. Don't rely only on doctors for this information.

Heavy periods you can’t control are difficult when you’re a teen in school and you're just focused on trying to hide it, and figure out how to deal with it. For me “ ... read more

Seek counseling or support groups.

Certain sexual positions are known to be more anatomically challenging for the vagina and female organs. The “Missionary” position tends to be easier for women, wher ... read more

Diet free of meat, dairy, and fat

If your condition is diagnosed as "severe," consider freezing some of your eggs. Depending on your age, you may not be ready to have kids, and since infertility beco ... read more