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Endometriosis

Gen Z woman's worst fears confirmed after 8 year struggle for diagnosis
Life

Gen Z woman's worst fears confirmed after 8 year struggle for diagnosis

"If it weren't dismissed as 'just period pain' and women being dramatic, people would realize how terrible it is," Dr. Irene Woo said.
By Lydia Patrick On 2/15/25 at 7:00 AM EST
Woman urged to leave boyfriend over his reaction to hysterectomy  
Relationships

Woman urged to leave boyfriend over his reaction to hysterectomy  

The boyfriend questioned why she had attempted in vitro fertilization with her ex-husband but not with him.
By Lucy Notarantonio On 2/4/25 at 12:09 PM EST
Pregnant woman defends 9-week baby bump after criticism it's "not real"
Family & Parenting

Pregnant woman defends 9-week baby bump after criticism it's "not real"

Sandina Jackson is happy embracing her bump, but she's been horrified by the amount of people who have commented on her size.
By Alyce Collins On 6/5/24 at 10:50 AM EDT
Woman misdiagnosed for years before discovering source of severe pain
Health

Woman misdiagnosed for years before discovering source of severe pain

Chloe Durrington had endured symptoms of endometriosis since she was 14, but it took 12 years for her symptoms to be "taken seriously."
By Melissa Fleur Afshar On 5/14/24 at 7:12 AM EDT
Woman has 20lb cyst removed after doctor thought she was overweight
Health

Woman has 20lb cyst removed after doctor thought she was overweight

After the cyst was removed by doctors, the huge cyst was measured at a staggering 10 inches by 13 inches.
By Jess Thomson On 7/19/23 at 11:39 AM EDT
Watch Men Experience Period Pain with Menstrual Cramp Simulator
Science

Watch Men Experience Period Pain with Menstrual Cramp Simulator

Period pain relief company somedays hooked men in Calgary, Alberta, up to a cramp simulator and got some gut-wrenching responses.
By Jess Thomson On 8/26/22 at 10:32 AM EDT
'Below the Belt': How TikTok Has Helped Create Endometriosis Movie
Entertainment

'Below the Belt': How TikTok Has Helped Create Endometriosis Movie

Hillary Clinton has executive produced a new documentary movie focussing on endometriosis. Newsweek spoke to the director and producer Shannon Cohn about the movie.
By Jamie Burton On 5/27/22 at 10:45 AM EDT
'I Have Endometriosis—Doctors Said the Pain Was Just 'Being a Woman''
My Turn

'I Have Endometriosis—Doctors Said the Pain Was Just 'Being a Woman''

A gynecologist said I was experiencing: endometriosis. He was the first person to tell me why I was in pain.
By Lisa Suswain On 3/2/22 at 1:21 PM EST
Woman's Tribute to Baby After Miscarriage Discovered Miles From Her Home
Health

Woman's Tribute to Baby After Miscarriage Discovered Miles From Her Home

Kay Green, 24, decided to do something special to remember her baby after suffering her seventh miscarriage in two years.
By Aristos Georgiou On 11/1/21 at 11:12 AM EDT
FDA Approves New Pill for Endometriosis
Health

FDA Approves New Pill for Endometriosis

Endometriosis can cause painful period cramps and infertility.
By Kashmira Gander On 7/25/18 at 7:47 AM EDT
Lena Dunham Had a Hysterectomy to Treat Endometriosis
Science

Lena Dunham Had a Hysterectomy to Treat Endometriosis

The actress announced she'd had the procedure done in an essay published in the March issue of Vogue.
By Kate Sheridan On 2/14/18 at 10:27 AM EST
Young Model Raises Awareness of Endometriosis Pain
Health

Young Model Raises Awareness of Endometriosis Pain

She hopes her story will help others avoid the same suffering.
By Dana Dovey On 10/17/17 at 4:57 PM EDT
Another Fox News Host Sues Over Gender Discrimination
U.S.

Another Fox News Host Sues Over Gender Discrimination

Falzone was once referred to as the "face of Foxnews.com," according to her legal complaint.
By Lucy Westcott On 5/1/17 at 12:50 PM EDT
'Endo What?': New Documentary Explains Endometriosis
Entertainment

'Endo What?': New Documentary Explains Endometriosis

The film aims to educate women and the medical community about a prevalent but oft-misunderstood disease.
By Stav Ziv On 3/22/16 at 2:38 PM EDT
Lena Dunham Takes a Break Because of Her Endometriosis
Entertainment

Lena Dunham Takes a Break Because of Her Endometriosis

The creator, producer and star of "Girls" says she will rest rather than head out on the press circuit ahead of season 5.
By Stav Ziv On 2/9/16 at 11:33 AM EST
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