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What is Endometriosis and Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a benign condition where endometrial tissue (the lining of the inside of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. About 5-10% of reproductive aged persons with...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Blog
Endometriosis Affects 1 in 10 Women of Reproductive Age And yet the delay in diagnosis hovers around 8.5 years (Barbieri, 2017; Ballard, 2006), meaning that, on average a woman will experience 8.6 years of symptoms and disease progression before they...
- Type: Article
- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
What's the Link Between Endometriosis and Central Sensitization? Endometriosis affects roughly about 10% of reproductive-age women, and is characterized by endometrial-like lesions that grow outside of the endometrium (the lining of the uterine wall)....
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- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain How Endometriosis can cause or contribute to chronic pelvic pain, and what pelvic floor therapy can do to help alleviate it What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial-like tissue grows...
- Type: Article
- Author: Staff
- Category: Female Sexual Pain Syndromes
What Do Updated Endometriosis Guidelines Mean to You? A variety of treatments are available for endometriosis and its symptoms. They include pharmacological treatments, surgical treatments, acupuncture, electrotherapy, nutritional changes,...
- Type: Article
- Author: Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT
- Category: Blog
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Today, we explore different exercises someone can do at home to relieve endometriosis pain. For more information on endometriosis, see our article HERE. Before we begin exploring gentle movements to relieve pain,...
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- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
Self-Care and Self-Management Strategies to Combat Endometriosis Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic Since March of 2020, people living with endometriosis symptoms are facing tough challenges and barriers due to the Covid-19 pandemic: canceled...
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- Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Category: Blog
Tabitha Britt Jan 15, 2021, 1:19 PM Endometriosis (also known as "endo") is an individualized, incurable, and often painful condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This disease affects an estimated 200...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Insider
How Does Endometriosis Affect Fertility and Pregnancy? As we continue our series about endometriosis, today we address how endo might affect fertility and pregnancy. Endometriosis Does Not Equal Infertility Having endometriosis does not automatically...
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- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
internet about the physical aspects of endometrios, including causes, symptoms, and treatments, but the mental load of endometriosis often goes overlooked. Health Central writer Gabrielle Kassel takes on the subject and how best to deal with it in this...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Health Central
Healthline reached out to me about yoga for endometriosis I was glad to contribute my thoughts. We discussed styles of yoga that can help, and poses to release tension and promote relaxation. Here are some key points from the article with a link to the...
- Type: Article
- Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Category: Healthline
Did You Know Physical Therapy Can Help Endometriosis? What is the link between endometriosis and painful sex? Endometriosis is a global disease affecting 5-15% of women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the presence of...
- Type: Article
- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
What Are The Connections Between Endometriosis and Sleep? March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. When there is tissue similar to the endometrial lining that is growing outside of the uterus, it is called...
- Type: Article
- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
Endometriosis and Sexual Function Require a Specialized Approach Endometriosis is a global disease affecting 5-15% of women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus which can...
- Type: Article
- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
Healthline author Gabrielle Kassel was asked to look into abdominal wall endometriosis, and she reached out to me for more info on this all too common issue that plagues many women. Here is a brief synopsis of the article with a link to the full...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Healthline
Tabitha Britt writing for Woman & Home reached out to me for some insight into sex positions when you have endometriosis, and I was glad to discuss this often misunderstood topic. Here is a brief synopsis of the article, along with a link to the full...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Woman and Home
Endometriosis and Painful Sexhttps://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-painful-sex
The Common Links Between Endometriosis and Painful Sex Pain, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with endometriosis can affect quality of life, including sexual health and happiness. In fact, a study published last year found that patients with...
- Type: Article
- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
researching one piece of the overall sleep puzzle, namely how to get a better sleep when dealing with the symptoms of endometriosis. Here are some excerpts from the article with my comments. A link to the original article which covers a number of...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Porch
Tips for Teaching Your Daughters About Endometriosis Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and girls. The delay for diagnosis averages 7 years! How early should you start the discussion about this debilitating condition? As a pelvic health physical...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Blog
On July 30th, the House approved to DOUBLE funding for Endometriosis. This is a HUGE win for the 1 in 10 women across the US that suffer from this hidden disease. Endometriosis can lead to missed days from work and school, chronic pelvic pain,...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Blog