And I want to say this now: Endo is awful.
It sucks how long it takes to be diagnosed, and its horrible how it affects our lives.
The pain and suffering are real, and I hear you loud and clear, ladies.
But I also firmly believe that there’s another way when it comes to treatment.
I was offered the standard care of hormones and ahysterectomy, and I declined both.
So why did I feel confident walking away from the conventional treatments?
Because for the last five years I’ve become intimately acquainted with my body.
I’ve gotten to know my own workings inside and out and back to front.
I felt like no one believed that my pain or symptoms were real.
Today I’m pain-free, and my periods are the textbook periods that most women dream of.
Here are some of the lifestyle changes I made that worked for me.
I charted my cycle.
Once I started doing this consistently, the messages my body was trying to tell me began to unfold.
Be as detailed as you’re free to.
I opened up about what was going on.
By opening up, I was able to educate others on my condition and get the support I needed.
So speak with your family and be open with your employers.
The only way we can get our needs met is by naming them.
Doing this makes this next part easier: Rest around your period.
Go to bed early and lessen the demands you put on yourself.
I looked for some herbal support.
If I’ve learned anything through my process it’s that herbs are freaking amazing!
Nettle, which ishigh in iron, became one of my best friends.
I tried womb massages.
Many traditional medicine systems incorporate abdominal therapy for reproductive health.
The idea is it’s supposed to help restore balance and alignment so that the body can heal itself.
I changed my sanitary products.
I decided to stop using tampons and pad, and noticed my cycle started to regulate almost immediately.
It was the first thing I did, and I was amazed at how much difference it has made.
I cleaned up my diet.
I replaced them with organic products, whole foods, and plenty of vegetables.
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