Painful Periods MYTH! Is This You?!
Did you know painful periods that cause you to stay in bed for a week (or in this case, on the toilet for hours) could be due a pelvic floor dysfunction and/or more serious issues such as endometriosis AND can be treated by medical professionals and pelvic floor physicals therapists?!🤯⬇️
Endometriosis is a painful disorder where tissue similar to that the tissue that lines the uterus (but it’s different in endo!) grows outside the uterus. This tissue acts like regular uterine tissue during your period so it will break apart and bleed but this blood and tissue has nowhere to exit. The areas with endometriosis may become inflamed, swollen, or form cysts. It can also result in scar tissue and lesions.😖
There are three types:⬇️
Superficial peritoneal lesion (most common)
Endometrioma (ovarian lesion)
Deeply infiltrating endometriosis (grows under your peritoneum and can involve organs near your uterus, such as your bowels or bladder)
About 1% to 5% of women with endometriosis have deeply infiltrating endo🩸
How do you know if you have it??? Symptoms include:⬇️⬇️
Unusual or heavy bleeding during periods
Severe menstrual cramps
Low back, hip, pelvic pain
Pain when pooping/peeing
Diarrhea or constipation
Painful sex
Fatigue
Difficulty getting pregnant
Blood in your stool or urine
It’s critical to screen for ENDO early so treatment and medical management can be started right away!✅
If you or someone you know suffering from these symptoms above, please see a GYNECOLOGIST or your primary doctor to refer you to an ENDO specialist!🙏
And if your doctor doesn’t listen to you, FIND A NEW DOCTOR!
And if you have been cleared for NO endometriosis then it could be a pelvic floor issue like hypertonic pelvic floor, Proctalgia Fugax, EDS causing your pain or a digestive issue or a hormonal issue or a combo…SO don’t wait to see a pelvic floor PT and your primary doctor to get help!
Having to live like this for weeks on end every month is hard on your physical, mental, and emotional health!🫶
Do you or anyone you know suffer from debilitating or painful periods?⬇️⬇️⬇️
-The Belly Whisperer
