Painful periods aren't normal. Do your homework and find an endometriosis specialist you trust. Make your goal to have one, and only one, surgery.

If you're young, like I am, and you need surgery, talk to your doctor about options. I want to have children so when I had excision surgery, I requested that my surg ... read more

Don’t ever let a doctor make you feel like your pain is in your head. It’s happened to me. Be your own advocate. Keep a record of pain scale, date of pain and variat ... read more

Move every day! Even when you don't feel like moving, walking just a few minutes, or putting on music and dancing can make you feel better.

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

First and foremost, check out Nancy's Nook! In my opinion, there is no use in attempting to manage symptoms before having the disease excised.

Spray magnesium oil on your abdomen and eat healthy! Your diet matters. Also, get checked for SIBO, as it's common to have along with endo.

Yoga or pilates!

CBD helps immensely, candy or tincture

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

Advocate strongly for yourself regarding symptoms and treatment of your disease

No matter how much you think it is, the pain you feel ISN'T NORMAL! Talk to your doctor about starting treatment so you can either stop or even slow the progression.

Find a doctor who is experienced and knowledgeable about endometriosis. Don't rely on an average ob/gyn.

For pain during sex, my doctor prescribed a valium suppository. During the times when I know I'll be really active, it helps a lot.

I tell friends: If you have painful periods, heavy periods, cramps when you are not on your period and/or painful sex, SEE YOUR GYNO. As women, we tend to talk about ... read more

If you are getting surgery, make sure you have a surgeon who knows to remove the WHOLE implant. Otherwise you won't have relief.

Be persistent. Never give up. Educate yourself and be your own advocate.

Believe in yourself. If a doctor doesn't believe you or is making you feel "crazy," leave. I've walked out on several doctors and continued to do so until I found a ... read more

Keeping informed about the disease — including new treatments — is vital. While there is a lot of information available online, make sure you're accessing accredited ... read more