by Kat Haagenson | Mar 24, 2021 | Chronic Illness
A solid endo surgery prep can make or break you. The combination of pre-surgery anxiety, fear of what’s going to happen, and the recovery process can cause overwhelm. And, this is why I do not recommend going through this process alone. In addition to working...
by Kat Haagenson | Feb 10, 2021 | Chronic Illness, Endometriosis
Laparotomy and laparoscopy are two similar yet dramatically different surgical procedures. If you’ve landed on this article, you’re trying to figure out one of two things. The first being why your doctor recommended one over the other. The second reason is...
by Kat Haagenson | Nov 18, 2020 | Endometriosis, Chronic Illness
Overcoming endo belly can seem like an impossible task. Mostly because you have a cluster of symptoms to contend with. And, if that isn’t bad enough, you’re stuck with a prominent and awkward reminder of your body’s struggle to function. But, while I...
by Kat Haagenson | Oct 7, 2020 | Chronic Illness, Endometriosis, Women's Health
Upon finding out that I would need a laparotomy, I was instantly scared. I hadn’t heard anything about a laparotomy with all the research I had done into endometriosis and various treatments. I’d only learned about laparoscopy and its minimally invasive...
by Kat Haagenson | Sep 23, 2020 | Chronic Illness, Endometriosis
I’ve learned a thing or two about ways to reduce chronic pain naturally. Years before my endometriosis surgery and diagnosis, I struggled with ongoing chronic pain in the form of intense pelvic cramps, digestive flare-ups, lower back pain, sciatica, and painful...
by Kat Haagenson | Sep 8, 2020 | Chronic Illness, Menstrual Health, Mental Illness
PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), is a chronic health condition that impacts 20 to 40% of menstruators. And, it’s defined by Mayo Clinic as an advanced form of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) that affects mental health and quality of life. Yet, there’s...