Why can one trigger cause an MCAS flare one day but not another? For people experiencing symptoms associated with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), this can be a frustrating question. A person may tolerate a particular food, activity, temperature, or...
Does endometriosis need a name change? It is an interesting question — and one worth discussing. The word endometriosis describes a condition involving tissue resembling the endometrium growing outside the uterine cavity. However, the name itself does not necessarily communicate...
Living with endometriosis is about much more than receiving a diagnosis. For many patients, the diagnosis is only the beginning of a much longer journey involving chronic pain, medical appointments, treatment decisions, relationships, work, movement, and navigating a healthcare system...
For people living with ME/CFS, Long COVID, or other conditions associated with post-exertional malaise (PEM), everyday activities can sometimes lead to a significant worsening of symptoms. Understanding what triggers PEM is an important part of symptom management — and those...
Living with a vulvovaginal disorder or chronic pelvic pain can be challenging enough without feeling dismissed or unheard by your healthcare providers. Unfortunately, a new study highlights just how common negative healthcare experiences may be for people seeking care for...
Fibromyalgia has long been understood as a complex condition involving the nervous system, pain processing, and a variety of biological and environmental factors. But what role does genetics play? New research is beginning to provide some fascinating answers. A recent...
For people living with suspected endometriosis, getting a diagnosis can be a long and frustrating journey. Symptoms such as pelvic pain, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, painful periods, and infertility can significantly impact quality of life, yet diagnosis has historically relied heavily...
Endometriosis and pelvic floor dysfunction often go hand in hand. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, often contributing to pelvic pain, abdominal pain, painful periods, and pain...
Fatigue is a very common—and often overlooked—symptom for people living with hypermobility, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). According to a global survey conducted by the Norris Lab, 98.6% of people with hEDS and 94.5% of people...
Endometriosis and the world’s largest genetic study—what did researchers discover? Endometriosis is a complex condition that can look very different from person to person. Symptoms can include pelvic pain, abdominal pain, painful periods, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, and other systemic symptoms....
