Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.
Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus. The most common symptom is intense pelvic pain that’s at its worst during menstruation. The tissue that grows outside ... Read more
While many women associate endometriosis with painful periods, pain can occur at other times, including during intercourse. MORE: New classification system for endometriosis surgical outcomes and complexity being developed According to endometriosis.org, pain during ... Read more
Endometriosis is a disease that affects more than 176 million women worldwide, however, most still know little about the disease. Before being diagnosed, many women who suffer from symptoms of endometriosis, believe that ... Read more
It may seem counterproductive to exercise when you’re in pain, but there is evidence that suggests exercise is an effective pain reliever and may benefit women who have endometriosis. We’ve put ... Read more
According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, while food does not cause endometriosis, certain foods could increase a woman’s risk of developing the disease. On the contrary, vegetables and fruits ... Read more
Endometriosis is a condition that most women have heard of, yet few truly understand the implications of the disease. It often shrugged off, dismissed and belittled with women spending years ... Read more
Endometriosis is a disease that affects the female reproductive system. It’s caused by the endomentrium (the tissue that normally lines the uterus) growing outside the uterus. According to endometriosis.org, though the cause ... Read more