What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is when tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus, creating lesions that can cause significant pain. This leads to inflammation and scar tissue.
These lesions are commonly found in the pelvis or abdomen, or on structures like the bowel, bladder and ovaries. However they can also be found in areas such as the joints, lungs and the brain.
Symptoms of endometriosis
Symptoms are highly variable, however some of the symptoms may include:
- Pain on or around ovulation
- Pan on or around the time of your period
- Pain during or after sex
- Pain with bowel movements
- Pain when you urinate and/or urinary frequency
- Pain in your pelvic region, lower back, and legs
- Heavy or irregular bleeding
- Bleeding between periods
- Fatigue
What is the treatment for endometriosis?
How can a pelvic health physiotherapist help?
- Detailed assessment screening bladder, bowels and sexual health
- Assess and treat any musculoskeletal related pain
- Pelvic floor downtraining (relaxation) and breathing techniques
- Down regulation of central nervous system drivers to assist with desensitisation
- Reduce pain with sex if thats a symptom you are experiencing
- Education regarding healthy bladder and bowels habits and reduce any discomfort associated with emptying your bladder or bowels
- Exercise prescription and advice
- Provide you with self management strategies to ensure you are confident managing any flare ups.
Want to read more
If you’d like to read more, here is a very informative website for more information on endometriosis
Make an appointment to get treatment for your endometriosis
Sarah has been working with endometriosis clients in Sydney and after recently relocating to Adelaide, we are excited to now be able to help local patients with their endo symptoms.
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