Are You Suffering From Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions? We Can Help! Part 1: Endometriosis and Vulvodynia Chronic pelvic pain, sometimes abbreviated to “CPP”, is defined as “pain in the abdomen or pelvis for at least 14 days per month and severe enough to cause functional limitations” by a recent literature review of chronic pelvic […]
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, psychological therapies and of course, pelvic floor physical therapy. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that Endometriosis affects 190 million (10%) of women of reproductive age […]
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 endometriosis pain, we will cover how someone may identify the pain they are having could be endometriosis. The unfortunate […]
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 female-associated genitalia have endometriosis. Symptoms can range from no symptoms to debilitating pelvic pain with dysmenorrhea, pain with periods, abdominal […]
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 surgeries, canceled appointments with family physicians, gynecologists, fertility specialists and/or other allied healthcare providers, postponed in-office assessments and visits, and changes in […]
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 trigger a local inflammatory response and can have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life. One such domain […]
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). Women with endometriosis have symptoms such as: chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, infertility, constipation, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, and more. […]
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 endometriosis. Endometrial lesions can be on the ovaries, vaginal walls, bladder, colon, and more. Endometriosis […]
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 endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus which can trigger a local inflammatory response and can have a significant […]
Postoperative Care for Endometriosis Laparoscopic Procedures Recovering from an endometriosis laparoscopic procedure requires proper care for a full and timely recovery. During this time there are some important steps to follow in order for everything to go smoothly. Here is a guide that will help ensure that you return to full health as soon as […]
