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title: Managing Endometriosis Pain while Working from Home
date: 2024-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
author: Jonese Austin
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/managing-endometriosis-pain-while-working-from-home"
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Managing Endometriosis Pain while Working from Home

In this blog post for "Everyday Health," Our Bodies Ourselves content expert [Arielle Dance](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/people/arielle-dance), PhD, discusses six ways that she manages her endometriosis while working remotely from home. The resource is geared towards other menstruating people who may have endometriosis.

First, Dance arranges her workplace to meet the needs of her body. Second, she makes time to move her body during the work day, like going on walks. Third, Dance strives to maintain a healthier lifestyle by eating more fruits and vegetables and speaking with a therapist. Fourth, she fits household tasks into her daily routine as her schedule allows. Fifth, Dance can go to the bathroom as needed which is especially helpful for endometriosis symptoms. Lastly, working from home allows Dance to control when she interacts with her co-workers.

> When my job switched to remote work in 2020, I had my reservations. But now I’m actually grateful for the unexpected blessing. The quiet, slower pace and the forced recharging at home both help me thrive in a super-focused space where I can be comfortable. Although I miss the camaraderie of a shared office, I do not miss the pain and discomfort I experienced in the workplace.

[Read the full article ](https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/my-health-story/ways-im-managing-endometriosis-pain-at-home/)

SOURCE: Everyday Health • AUTHOR: Arielle Dance, PhD • LAST UPDATED: February 28, 2023

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## Addressing Endometriosis in Black Women

Why don't Black patients' reports of the pain of endometriosis get taken seriously?

![Chronic pelvic pain often misdiagnosed in Black women, study finds](data:image/png;base64,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)

Why don't Black patients' reports of the pain of endometriosis get taken seriously?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/addressing-endometriosis-in-black-women)

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## Finding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis

HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare.

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HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-finding-the-right-treatment-for-endometriosis)

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## Videos about Endometriosis

A collection of videos from The Endometriosis Summit, an annual conference that offers training and education to doctors and patients.

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A collection of videos from The Endometriosis Summit, an annual conference that offers training and education to doctors and patients.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/videos-about-endometriosis)

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## Being Supported During My Experience With Endometriosis

CB discusses her endometriosis journey, offering advice to those who are experiencing painful menstrual cycles and highlighting the support of her family.

![Carlisa](data:image/png;base64,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)

CB discusses her endometriosis journey, offering advice to those who are experiencing painful menstrual cycles and highlighting the support of her family.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-being-supported-during-my-experience-with-endometriosis)

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## Becoming an Endometriosis Advocate

HG explains how her experience with endometriosis shaped her life.

![My Story: Becoming an Endometriosis Advocate](data:image/png;base64,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)

HG explains how her experience with endometriosis shaped her life.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-becoming-an-endometriosis-advocate)

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## Perceptions of Endometriosis

This study examines how endometriosis in young people is perceived among different groups, including families, peers, and social communities.

![How do adolescent girls and boys perceive symptoms suggestive of endometriosis among their peers Findings from focus group discussions in New York City scaled jpeg](data:image/png;base64,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)

This study examines how endometriosis in young people is perceived among different groups, including families, peers, and social communities.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/perceptions-of-endometriosis)

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## Giving Advice to Other Endometriosis Advocates

HG discusses the importance of self-advocacy as it relates to endometriosis and the benefits of working with other advocates.

![My Story: Giving Advice to Other Endometriosis Advocates](data:image/png;base64,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)

HG discusses the importance of self-advocacy as it relates to endometriosis and the benefits of working with other advocates.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-giving-advice-to-other-endometriosis-advocates)

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## Dealing with Difficult Menstrual Cycles

CB shares her story of experiencing difficult menstrual cycles as a teenager.

![Menstruation](data:image/png;base64,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)

CB shares her story of experiencing difficult menstrual cycles as a teenager.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-menstruation-cb)