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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 […]

At Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness, we believe it’s never too early—or too late—to start talking about pelvic health. This April, in honor of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on an issue that’s often overlooked: pelvic pain in boys and men. While testicular cancer is most commonly diagnosed in young men […]