by Kat Haagenson | Apr 8, 2020 | Infertility, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a reality you may face if you’re managing an autoimmune disease, health condition or receiving a surgery where it’s listed as a possible side effect. Such as was my case when the combination of endometriosis and endometriomas led...
by Kat Haagenson | Apr 6, 2020 | Chronic Illness, Lifestyle, Preventative Health
When it comes to my immunity and overall immune system function I worry. And, despite what you’re thinking it’s not just because of the current pandemic we’re in. I’ve always constantly worried about my immunity. Why? Because I have an incurable chronic illness that...
by Kat Haagenson | Apr 3, 2020 | Menstrual Health, Vaginal Health, Women's Health
The Flex menstrual cup was something I was quite eager to try. Mainly because of its unique and revolutionary design. Indeed it’s the first menstrual cup to feature an easy pull-tab removal system. Thus, making it less threatening for first-time cup users. And, those...
by Kat Haagenson | Mar 23, 2020 | Endometriosis, Menstrual Health, Society & Culture
Period stigma is defined as any social or cultural construct that stigmatizes menstruation. Therefore, contributing to the idea that periods are dirty, nasty, unclean and improper. And while period stigma creates a negative attitude towards periods as a whole. These...
by Kat Haagenson | Mar 11, 2020 | Chronic Illness, Endometriosis, Women's Health
Endometriosis pain is a unique experience for each sufferer. It can affect different locations and be triggered by a number of things. And, if you don’t have endometriosis you truly can not appreciate how immobilizing endo pain can be. Hence, why many healthy people...
