Why should you not divorce a woman with endometriosis? Divorcing a woman with endometriosis is not the answer. I know this because even though being a husband to a woman with endometriosis can be challenging, it is important to understand and support her. Endometriosis is a painful medical condition that affects many women, and male … Read more
What happens to endometriosis before and after menopause? Currently, as I write this blog post, my wife enters her perimenopausal stage. She’s in her late-40s and is beginning to experience perimenopausal symptoms. With this new stage of life comes a number of questions concerning endometriosis, its relation to menopause, and how to manage postmenopausal endometriosis … Read more
What is stage 4 endometriosis? When my wife was diagnosed with endometriosis, I could barely spell the word, let alone understand it. I had no idea about this chronic condition, its staging system, and what stage 4 endometriosis meant. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! Here’s, in a nutshell, what you need to … Read more
Adenomyosis vs endometriosis. Adenomyosis and endometriosis both involve the presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus, but adenomyosis specifically affects the muscular wall of the uterus, while endometriosis is characterized by endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! My wife suffers from stage IV deep infiltrating … Read more
Why my wife has stabbing pain when pooping during a period? Stabbing pain during bowel movements during menstruation may be due to dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, or IBS. Hormonal changes, inflammation, and cramping can also cause constipation contributing to pain and discomfort. Period pain is a common symptom that many women experience, … Read more
Why do men of women with endometriosis have no help? I recognized this issue even before my wife was diagnosed with endometriosis. I felt helpless and isolated as if I had no way to help her. It’s an incredibly common experience for men of women with endometriosis. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! … Read more
12 tips to keep a relationship solid despite chronic illness. In a healthy relationship, communication is key. When a chronic illness affects one or both partners in a relationship, it’s especially important to communicate openly and honestly about needs and concerns. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! First and foremost you … Read more
Is endo a medical term? Yes, endo is a medical term, but even though it has many meanings, I am going to refer to it in terms of endometriosis since this health blog is about this chronic condition. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! Firstly though, what does endo mean? Endo medical term … Read more
What to do when your wife is always in pain? Taking care of my wife who has two chronic conditions has been challenging, as she is often in pain all the time. It has been difficult to manage her chronic pain and keep her spirits up. So, what can you do when your wife is … Read more
Endometriosis for healthy partners: 17 helpful tips. When endometriosis invaded our marriage, as the husband, I felt really helpless. My wife’s health became my responsibility and I wanted to do whatever I could to help her. This is when I decided to start this very health blog and soon I wrote an eBook about endometriosis … Read more