DeBarge said endometriosis, "takes away a lot of time in my month. Like if I have something booked, or I have to teach or do these things, those seven days out the [month] I have to be like ‘uh uh.'"
Tia Mowry recently reflected about being able to welcome two beautiful children into the world despite being diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition that causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.
During a recent Instagram Live session, singer Monica addressed someone who called her stupid for not being vaccinated.
After opening up around two weeks ago about having to undergo a second surgery in order to "address her endometriosis," Monica recently shared details regarding the severity of the recent procedure and the difficult realities those living with the disorder face.
In a heartfelt video shared via social media, Monica candidly spoke to her followers from a hospital bed recently following a surgery she underwent to address her endometriosis. In the post, she encouraged those in estranged relationships with their parents to "forgive, love, and start letting go."
Dr. Mary Jane Minkin explains that with endometriosis, a tissue buildup in the body can lead to adhesions, or organs sticking to one another. A common example of that is the bowel sticking to the uterus. During penetrative sex, that already uncomfortable situation can be made even more painful.
How many of us are dealing with a disorder like this and brushing off debilitating pain as common cramping? Dr. Charlotte D. Owens says it's that way of thinking, among other factors, that keeps women from being able to get properly diagnosed for endometriosis. Know the symptoms and a path to diagnosis and treatment.
"When you suffer from chronic pain, when women's pain isn't taken seriously enough, it really affects us.”
After noticing resources and groups for Black women with endometriosis were hard to find, Kornegay decided to fill in that gap with Endo Black.
Though it may seem like sharing details about your menstrual cycle with guys you date should be easy, I’ve had several experiences that indicate otherwise.