Dealing with day-to-day life while managing endometriosis comes with it challenges, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. For many, taking days off and getting away for some much-needed rest and relaxation is easy. Though when you have endo, or any chronic illness, planning chill out time can seem like a no-go. What happens if I have a flare up? How will it affect my travel partner(s)? Will I have access to medication where I’m going? These are just some of the extra thoughts that those with a chronic illness know too well. But at Frendo, we want to assure you that traveling with endomet ..read more

With 97.6% accuracy, this new salivary test could revolutionise endometriosis and reproductive healthcare globally!   It’s no secret that the journey to getting an endometriosis diagnosis is a long and draining process, taking 7-11 years on average. Generally, the way to officially diagnose endometriosis has been through laparoscopic surgery. While effective, laparoscopy is an invasive surgery that comes with risks. Those who undergo surgery seeking a diagnosis are met with the possibility of facing infection, major bleeding, or injury to organs such as the bowel or bladder. That was, unt ..read more

  If you’ve read any articles about endometriosis, the likelihood is you’re familiar with the fact it effects 1-in-9 people assigned female at birth. However, what gets discussed less is the number of transgender and non-binary persons that are part of that figure. To raise awareness and change the way people think about the disease, transgender man Cori Smith, opened up to NowThis News about his experience with endo. When it comes to identity, language can be incredibly impactful. To Cori, when endometriosis is discussed as a ‘woman’s disease’ it can feel painful, stating “as a man with ..read more

    Endometriosis can not only impact the person suffering with the condition, but also those who are close to them. It can be tricky to know how to navigate dating with endometriosis but when entering a relationship, it is important for your partner to know the impact that endometriosis can have. From sex-life, to having children and day-to-day life, for couples where endometriosis is present, there’s that little bit more to think about. To support you in knowing that your endometriosis doesn’t have to hinder your love life, we’ve compiled some useful ideas to keep in mind when it ..read more

    Despite affecting 1in9 people with periods, the journey to getting an official endometriosis diagnosis is a long and difficult one, on average taking 8 years. Alongside this, in an independent survey recently commissioned by Frendo, only 3% said that they were taught about endometriosis in schools.  These facts and the time frame between first symptoms to diagnose clearly demonstrate the need for greater awareness and education surrounding endometriosis as a disease that impacts its sufferers not only physically, but mentally too. As a step towards greater awareness Frendo ..read more

     My name is Dearbhail and I’m the founder of frendo. I created frendo app and community for endometriosis sufferers, really out of my own distress and frustration at the system and its lack of understanding, it’s lack of care and sheer neglect frankly, for the 1 in 9 of us suffering from the very debilitating and painful chronic disease. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it in other parts of the body. Essentially, it’s a chewing gum-like structure that can stick organs together and to other parts of the b ..read more

    Living with endometriosis comes with many challenges, not least of which is getting a diagnosis in the first place. But that’s why we’re here. Frendo’s goal is to create a community, a safe space, full of reliable information, active communication, deep and active listening, and wholehearted support in the face of the many-layered effects of living with endometriosis. We’re here to help you reclaim your quality of life. Life After An Endometriosis Diagnosis Living With Endometriosis Pain Living With Endometriosis Symptoms Life With Endometriosis: Myths In Our Midst Tra ..read more