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What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a progressive and chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. It specifically refers to when the endometrium (the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus) is found growing outside of the uterus. Endometrial tissue has been found in many parts of the body including the bladder, bowels, vaginal wall and pelvic floor muscles.
Signs and symptoms?
- Do you experience abnormal or heavy periods that cause you to miss work and social commitments?
- Do you experience excessive pain in your lower back or abdomen during your period?
- Do you experience pain when emptying your bladder or bowels?
- Are you having trouble falling pregnant?
Contributing factors of Endometriosis?
Factors may include:
- Family history of a close relative with the condition has a higher chance of getting endo
- Retrograde menstruation (blood flowing backwards during your period into the fallopian tubes into the pelvis and then not being absorbed or broken down by the body)
- Immune cells
- Low body weight
- Heavy bleeding during periods and periods lasting longer than 5 days
Endometriosis is a progressive condition and if left untreated tends to worsen.
How can we help?
Physiotherapy for Endometriosis?
Treatment to manage endometriosis is usually provided by a team consisting of your gynaecologist and physiotherapist. Physiotherapy treatments usually address two main concerns associated with endometriosis – managing your pain and managing symptoms of worsening muscle dysfunction leading to altered bladder, bowel and sexual function. Some treatments that can be useful in the management of your endometriosis are:
- Touch desensitization
- TENS machine
- Advice on lubricants
- Soft tissue massage
- Pelvic floor relaxation techniques and stretching exercises
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