Endometriosis is a disease defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue found in the extra-uterine environment (Johnson & Hummelshoj et al., 2013). The condition elicits a sustained, inflammatory response accompanied by angiogenesis, adhesions, fibrosis, scarring, and neuronal infiltration (Giudice, 2010).
(All research studies mentioned in this article about the impact of endometriosis on mental health enrolled people with assigned female gender at birth. However, to
Author: Dr. Rebecca Patton, PT, DPT “I feel like you’re the first physical therapist who understands endo.” It’s a statement I wish I didn’t hear
Your Guide to Ovarian Endometrioma: Treatment, Symptoms, Doctors, Etc. Endometrioma (deep ovarian endometriosis) can be difficult to treat due to controversies and challenges surrounding the best approaches,
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
Debunking the Myths About Endometriosis & Exploring the Facts One in ten women worldwide is affected by endometriosis, also known as “endo,” for short. While
Why Your Endometriosis Treatment Plan Should be Multidisciplinary Endometriosis (endo) is a chronic and progressive disorder characterized by the growth of endometriosis tissue outside the
Learn Endometriosis Signs & Symptoms & What to Tell Your Dr. Pelvic pain is common for most women during their period. However, for some –
Learn Why It’s Important Your OB-GYN Specializes in Endometriosis When it comes to the treatment and management of endometriosis pain and/or other symptoms, all doctors
Sharp. Stabbing. Burning. Throbbing. Aching. All these adjectives have been used to describe endometriosis pain. Endometriosis is a condition that, for some women, can cause
Endometriosis can cause multiple issues for patients. And it can create the need for a multidisciplinary care team to address chronic pelvic pain. Physical therapy
March is endometriosis month, which, needless to say, is a special time of year for us. I’ve found myself thinking a lot over the last