Endometriosis is an inflammatory disorder, and inflammation can lead to increased pain, fatigue, and general feelings of unwellness (Nothnick & Alali, 2016). It has been
A hysterectomy is not a cure for endometriosis; however, many people with endometriosis also experience problems with their uterus or ovaries (such as adenomyosis, fibroids,
We see time and again the impact the symptoms of endometriosis have on daily life. Regarding work and productivity, researchers found that people with endometriosis
Endometriosis often requires specialized care. Just as there are specialists such as endocrinologists, oncologists, rheumatologists, cardiovascular surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and so on, there are specialists
Diagnosis. Treatment. Surgery. Many Topics May Be Discussed At Your Visit An endometriosis specialist appointment is not something you do every day (although sometimes it
When talking about endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, it is important to remember that often endometriosis is not the only pelvic pain generator. Another possible
It’s an exciting title: “Genetic cause of endometriosis discovered, pointing to new drug therapy” (Haridy, 2021). But it is misleading. When you look further, it
Endometriosis can have a cascade effect on the muscles, fascia, and nerves of the pelvis. Myofascial pain is involved in up to 94% of chronic
A little spoken of symptom of endometriosis is pain with sex. In medical terms, it is called dyspareunia- meaning pelvic pain that occurs before, during,
Endometriosis can cause multiple issues for our bodies and can create the need for a multidisciplinary care team to address chronic pelvic pain. Physical therapy
By Deanna Denman, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Health Psychologist Find the right therapist can be just as difficult as finding an endometriosis specialist. There are
A healthy eating pattern can be therapeutic and good for our health overall, but it can be difficult to decide on what is best for
Endometriosis can have a profound effect on a person’s ability to work, care for their home, care for their family, and even care for themselves-
Sleep quality in individuals with endometriosis is significantly worse than those without it (Nunes et al., 2015). It seems like a no-brainer that pain and
The bloating, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, pain with bowel movements, nausea…could this be endometriosis? Yes, it could. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like symptoms are common with