How to Explain Endometriosis to a Man? (Updated on 8th Jan 2024) There are some things you wish you knew sooner, but I cannot turn back time. I know, however, that many women read my blog, and as a bloke who is in your guy’s shoes, I can help YOU understand how to explain endometriosis … Read more
A Man’s Guide to Understanding Fibromyalgia It is my husbandry point of view on one of my wife’s chronic illnesses, and it is a man’s guide to understanding fibromyalgia. I want to share with you my manly perspective because those are rare, yet very important to see our (blokes) point of view… Fibromyalgia, a chronic … Read more
Endometriosis and low ferritin levels: endometriosis iron deficiency. Endometriosis and anemia are one of the most common issues among women suffering from this chronic condition. That includes my wife. Low ferritin levels often accompany anemia, a condition in which the body does not produce enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. As … Read more
Coping with caring for an ill spouse. Tips for the challenges behind caring. Coping with caring for an ill spouse can be hard. Chronic illness can happen to anyone. Many people are affected by it, but no one talks about spousal caregivers, for whom caring for an ill spouse can be really challenging. Some people … Read more
Fibromyalgia diagnosis sheet: fibromyalgia diagnosis checklist pdf Fibromyalgia diagnosis sheet. In order to diagnose fibromyalgia doctors give patients a fibromyalgia diagnosis sheet. Fibromyalgia For Caring Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! Just below this short description, you will find your FREE downloadable fibromyalgia diagnosis checklist pdf. Later on, we’ll get into more details about it. … Read more
The unseen burden of partners of chronically ill: the unspoken and forgotten caregivers… The unseen burden of partners of chronically ill loved ones. I’m one of the millions of husbands caring for their chronically ill wives. There is this unseen burden of partners of chronically ill that no one talks about. So, why does no … Read more
What is deep infiltrating pelvic endometriosis: deeply infiltrative endometriosis. What is deep infiltrating pelvic endometriosis (DIE for short)? This type of endometriosis is called sometimes “deeply infiltrating” or “deeply infiltrative endometriosis” (DIE, for short). “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! It is when endometriotic tissue is found more than 5 mm below the peritoneal … Read more
Challenges of living with multimorbidity, from a husband behind his chronically ill wife. Challenges of living with multimorbidity… Multimorbidity means that you have two or more long-term health conditions, which can include: In this post, I discuss endometriosis and fibromyalgia because they affected my wife. Not to mention that these chronic illnesses brought upon her … Read more
Endometriosis Divorce Rate (Updated 5th Mar 2024) In my journey to understand the impact of endometriosis on marital relationships, I encountered limited but insightful data linking the condition to an increased endometriosis divorce rate, especially where it influences sexual intimacy and satisfaction. My own story as a husband, alongside my wife who endures stage 4 … Read more
My husband doesn’t understand chronic illness. What should I do? My husband doesn’t understand chronic illness. When your husband doesn’t understand your chronic illness, it may seem ignorant from your point of view, however, unless he’s a dick, it isn’t necessarily the case. The relationship between physical and emotional health is very complex. It’s a … Read more