Adenomyosis is sometimes called "the other endo," but it is not the same disease. If you have endometriosis, chances are, during one of your many internet searches hoping to self diagnose, you probably stumbled upon the word adenomyosis. What is Adenomyosis? According to the Mayo Clinic's website, adenomyosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows into the uterus's muscular wall. This tissue still reacts to hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle,

Endometriosis research is severely underfunded. Don't believe me? Let's look at how the National Institutes of Health allocate funds. Endometriosis affects one in 10 people assigned female at birth, meaning roughly 6.5 million people in the United States have the disease and more than 190 million worldwide, according to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. In fiscal year 2024, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) allocated $28 million to endometriosis research. This ma

Hello there, I'm Maria, an endo/adeno survivor, women's health advocate and journalist. I'm glad you stumbled on my page because if you are struggling with the horrors of endometriosis I hope to offer some insight and hope for you. I’m happy to see that the global conversation is finally shifting towards women’s health and endometriosis is a huge topic circulating across social media platforms. But first, what is endometriosis? Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease that im

Ziwig Biotech has developed a new saliva test to determine if a patient has endometriosis and it's 97% accurate. Close-up view of a medical professional examining an ultrasound image For millions of women with endometriosis, getting a diagnosis can take years. The disease can be difficult to detect, symptoms can overlap with other conditions and, in some cases, surgery is needed to confirm it. Now, researchers have found that a simple saliva sample could help change that. Dr.

Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood. This chronic illness occurs when tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus, known as endometrial tissue, begins to grow outside the uterus. This can lead to a range of painful symptoms and complications. Close-up view of a medical professional examining a patient What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can significantly impact a woman's qua