Guest Blog Post by Mandy Klumpkens Endometriosis is a complicated whole body disease. Chronic pelvic pain is always present but may vary in intensity over time. Pelvic pain, including the ‘killer cramps’, may occur out of nowhere and can last for a certain period of time. On the other hand
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Called Upon the Endo Belly
This article was originally posted on No, Thanks Endo, a website created by Maya Rodda. She has given us permission to republish it on our blog. Check out Maya’s website or follow her on Instagram! If you have endometriosis, you have most likely heard the term “endo belly”. And if you
Endometriosis – Quality of Life and Psychosocial Distress
Guest Blog Post by Mandy Klumpkens When our brain is tired of coping with too many things at once, psychological distress often comes with feelings of vulnerability and fear that eventually can become disabling. Symptoms that are linked to this mechanism are depression, anxiety, extensive worrying or social isolation. However,
Tips For Your First Endometriosis Laparoscopy
Having your first laparoscopy is scary. For one, this is going to be where you find out if you have endometriosis or not. And two, if you haven’t had surgery before it can be nerve-wracking. I mean hell, even if you have had surgery it’s always scary. I’ve had 4 laparoscopies for Endometriosis so far, yet I’m always a little nervous. That’s why I’ve come up with this checklist to help other women know what to expect on surgery day, what to bring with them, and what to do afterward at home and at post-op.
Premed Students Nominated for Advocacy Award
Premedical students from San Jose State University, UC Berkeley, and UCLA , were recently chosen as the 2019 recipients of the Worldwide EndoMarch’s Women’s Health Leaders of the Future award, for their outstanding contributions in patient advocacy as volunteers for the Worldwide EndoMarch.
Nezhat Family Foundation and Worldwide EndoMarch Award National Medical Fellowship
Nezhat Family Foundation and Worldwide EndoMarch are pleased to announce another winner of our award towards the education of the future leaders in medicine.
BATTLEFIELD – By Mandy Klumpkens
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness basically means that you are up for a never ending marathon.
Endo Heroes of the Year Award Recipients
Congratulations! These doctors are being recognized by Worldwide EndoMarch for their tremendous work and devotion to women with endometriosis.
Meet Erica Mark: Founder of EndoMarch Chapter at UCLA
After interning with Professor Nezhat over the summer, I became involved with Worldwide EndoMarch because I was touched by the testimonials of patients living with endometriosis…
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