In this section you will find several resources to help you on your endometriosis journey. It includes a variety of topics including:
- links to articles, podcasts, videos, webinars, and other sources of information and advocacy
- information about navigating insurance
- links to topics specific for teens, infertility, pregnancy, and LGBTQIA+
- topics such as writing your personal medical history, things to pack for surgery/hospital, and so forth
- resources for those in the UK and Australia
- and more!
Infertility links
Nancy’s Nook is devoted to the individual with endometriosis. Some have fertility questions and concerns.
Teens and Endometriosis
Endometriosis, even deep infiltrating endometriosis, can affect teenagers. Saridogan (2017) reports that endometriosis is a common in teens who have chronic pelvic pain,
Pregnancy and Endometriosis
Endometriosis is often associated with infertility. Infertility does not mean you cannot get pregnant, but rather there is a delay in achieving pregnancy.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
A word from Nook Admins: We recognize, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of sex, genders, and sexual orientation in the endometriosis community.
Transgender and Endometriosis Studies
Dysmenorrhea was diagnosed in 35 transmasculine persons. Mean age was 14.9 years ± 1.9 years. Twenty-nine (82.9%) were diagnosed after social transition.