Pelvic Health & Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Endowarriors is the sisterhood of women who share the symptoms and diagnosis of endometriosis. One in ten women is estimated to have endometriosis (1). Endometriosis is when the endometrial lining of the uterus begins to grow on other organs and tissue outside of the uterus. It can cause pain with periods, pain with intercourse, infertility, pain with urination and bowel movements during menstruation, GI upset, fatigue, and chronic pelvic pain (1). Oftentimes women with this diagnosis are delayed in getting treatment because it takes so long to identify what is going on. True identification involves laparoscopic surgery to identify endometrial growth . Women with endometriosis are at a higher risk for developing ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and autoimmune diseases.
The treatment available for endometriosis targets the symptoms and effects of the diagnosis, but not the cause. It slows the progression. With so many individuals with endometriosis we can do better. March is endometriosis awareness month. If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis make sure to surround yourself with a support network. There are lots of options through twitter and facebook as well as online forums if you would rather not find a local group. http://endometriosis.org/support/online-support/ https://www.facebook.com/endowarriorssupport/ https://www.facebook.com/endometriosis.support.diet.tips/ If you feel you may have symptoms consistent with endometriosis talk with your physician. It is important to be open about the symptoms you are experiencing.
References:
1. ​https://www.acog.org/ Comments are closed.
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AuthorHello! I am Caitlyn, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Women's Health Physical Therapist working in St Louis, Missouri. Faculty in developing residency program. Endowarrior Categories
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