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For endometriosis, excision surgery is the gold standard for treatment and removing the lesions/disease at the root. If all lesions/disease was excised (not ablated/burned), it is possible to still have pain. Even if you have a hysterectomy, you can still experience pain. Let’s explore all the possible reasons why:  If you’ve already had surgery and […]

In learning about pelvic pain, there is something called the “evil triplets”. The “evil triplets” include endometriosis, pudendal neuralgia and interstitial cystitis. These three conditions normally occur together. For the purpose of this blog, I’m going to focus on endometriosis and interstitial cystitis. Research shows that up to 85% of women with endometriosis have interstitial […]

Endometriosis is commonly misunderstood as a disease of the uterus. This is why hysterectomies are still recommended as a “fix” to endometriosis. Get rid of the uterus…get rid of endo! This is NOT true. Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease, with these spots of inflammation resembling uterine tissue and responding to cycle changes like the uterine […]

It is so important to find a doctor that is skilled and trained in assessing and treating endometriosis. Endometriosis has four stages, which relate the amount and depth of the tissue. The further the disease progresses, the deeper the tissue can infiltrate and causes adhesions. The only way to remove the disease is to have […]

Endometriosis is known as the “painful period disease,” but this is not all it is. To understand why endometriosis CAN cause painful periods, we need to first understand what endometriosis is. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition with tissue growing in areas like the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, vagina, rectum, ligaments, pelvic walls, abdominal wall […]

Endometriosis can certainly cause painful periods, but it is not the only red flag. Periods can cause discomfort and some bowel changes like soft stool, as the prostaglandins released, to cause the uterus to contract, can cause light cramping and softer stool. The red flag for endometriosis is severe pain during the period that prevents […]

May is the month dedicated to celebrating women, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, and there’s no better time to shine a light on the stages of life transitions that women go through that often gets brushed aside in everyday conversations. At Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness in Johns Island, we want to highlight the […]

Let’s have a real conversation about endometriosis—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many people are still being misdiagnosed or dismissed. At Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness, we specialize in treating pelvic floor dysfunction and supporting those with endometriosis. Also, March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to shed […]

Let’s talk about something that too many people suffer through in silence—pain with sex, tampon use, or with pelvic exams. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe this is just how my body is” or “I guess I have to live with this”, here at Break Free Pelvic Health we want to tell you that pain during […]

As we reflect on this past year, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the trust and support our Charleston community has shown Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness. Your dedication to prioritizing your health inspires us daily, and we are honored to play a role in your journey toward wellness—specifically pelvic floor health. Witnessing […]