Author: LTF Editorial Team

The Love to Feel editorial team is a collective of passionate health writers, researchers, and lived-experience advocates dedicated to shining a light on endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and everything that comes with them. We dive deep into the latest science, decode complex medical jargon, and center real stories to create content that informs, empowers, and supports. From expert-led guides and lived-experience features to practical tips, interviews, and myth-busting explainers, we’re here to help you navigate the messy, painful, and often misunderstood world of chronic pelvic pain and menstrual health—with empathy, accuracy, and a drive for change.

How Common is Endometriosis?

In the United Kingdom specifically, endometriosis impacts about 1.5 million women, representing roughly one in ten women of reproductive age [3]. Research indicates that women commonly experience significant delays—averaging about 7.5 years—in receiving a correct diagnosis from the onset of their first symptoms [4]. This prolonged diagnostic delay can severely impact a woman’s physical, emotional,…

Managing Hot Flashes and Other Symptoms of Endometriosis

If you’ve recently found out about endometriosis, you’ve probably heard a lot about chronic pelvic pain and heavy periods. But did you know that hot flashes and other less common symptoms can also be part of the picture? Let’s take a closer look at these symptoms and, more importantly, how you can manage them. First…

Understanding the True Cost of Endometriosis Treatment

When it comes to dealing with endometriosis, costs can quickly add up. Whether you’ve just heard the word for the first time or you’ve recently been diagnosed, understanding the financial side of treatment can be as crucial as knowing about the condition itself. Let’s get real about what it costs, why it costs that much,…

The Impact Endometriosis has on Fertility

Endometriosis can feel like a mystery wrapped up in frustration, especially when it comes to fertility. Let’s break it down gently, clearly, and without the medical jargon overload, how endometriosis can effect fertility. What Exactly is Endometriosis? Endometriosis happens when the lining of the womb (endometrium) decides to grow in places it really shouldn’t, like…

What Helps Endometriosis?

Although there is no known cure, a range of treatments can help manage symptoms, slow progression, and improve quality of life. These include medical, surgical, and lifestyle approaches. Endometriosis is a long-term medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) grows outside the womb. These cells respond to…

How Do They Test for Endometriosis?

Testing for endometriosis involves several steps, starting with a clinical evaluation and often followed by imaging studies. However, a definitive diagnosis typically requires a surgical procedure called laparoscopy. Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (called endometrial stroma and glands) grows in places outside the womb. This can…

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a common, long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb), known as the endometrium, grows outside the uterus. These abnormal growths, called endometrial implants, are most commonly found in areas such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the surface of the uterus, bowel, and the pelvic lining (peritoneum). Around 10%…