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

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help manage your symptoms. It can also help with post-operative recovery if you've had surgery for endometriosis.

Painkillers, tea, lots of rest, and taking it easy! Stress is a huge factor with my endo pain, so I try to take it as easy as possible. I try to drink as little alco ... read more

Seek out an excision specialist. Some gynecologists are misinformed about treatment options. Thousands of women are pain free after surgery with a specialist for end ... read more

It's important to know that many women suffer from endometriosis. Many have it and don't know they do so this is why it's necessary to listen to your body and see yo ... read more

The misery from endo wreaked my younger years. Finally, a wonderful doctor suggested uterine ablation...I wish I had had that opportunity at 20 years old! Now, I wou ... read more

Heat pads and marijuana

Don't waste your time and energy with someone who is not informed about endo. If you don't know what excision or proper treatment is, join a Facebook group like Endo ... read more

Carry a heating pad with you everywhere!

When the pain is getting too much for me, I'll find something (usually a pencil, ruler, or butter knife) and press it into the palm of my hand. It provides a momenta ... read more

Just do your research and don’t let anyone (especially doctors) make you feel like you don’t know your body. Ask questions and find someone that will answer all of t ... read more

Find a therapist who understands chronic pain. Take time to grieve/get angry/feel however you would like in a space where processing and healing can happen.

Listen to your body and intuition. Be a self-advocate and understand doctors are people, too, and don't have all answers. I had numerous doctors tell me I didn't hav ... read more

Find a pain specialist.

Look at your diet. I cut out dairy, sugar, and gluten after my excision surgery. I can't put into words how much those changes have helped. I believe those foods con ... read more

Surrounding myself with people who understand, or at least sympathize, with what I go through is helpful. If there is a person in your life that does not care to und ... read more

Whether you need it or not, take some alone time! You may feel the need to explain to others why your mood is variable and you can't seem to get comfortable, etc. Th ... read more

Endometrial implants wax and wane with your periods. If you turn off the periods, you turn off the growing and sloughing of the endometrium. Working with your doctor ... read more

Keep a diary and get specialized help based on your symptoms. Period pain that interferes with life is not normal. Don't risk your fertility by delaying diagnosis an ... read more