64. Endometriosis Awareness: What Every Woman Needs to Know

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and this is a topic that’s incredibly important to us as pelvic health therapists!Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet the average time to diagnosis is still 7–10 years. That delay often leaves women feeling dismissed, confused, and questioning their own experiences when painful symptoms are brushed off as “normal.” In reality, endometriosis is far more complex than many people realize, and it deserves MUCH more awareness and support!Endometriosis care works best when it’s multidisciplinary and whole-body focused. A supportive care team (including pelvic health therapists like ourselves), can help address underlying inflammation and chronic pain patterns. If you’ve ever wondered whether painful periods are normal, what endometriosis symptoms look like, or how endometriosis is diagnosed and treated, we hope this episode brought you value and insight as you advocate for your health!Episode Recap:Key endometriosis stats + how long the typical diagnosis takesWhy endometriosis is more than a reproductive condition + can affect many areas of the bodyWhy symptoms go far beyond painful periodsUnderstanding that pain that disrupts your life is NOT normalWhy disease stage doesn’t equal symptom severity.Reasons why endometriosis diagnosis is often delayedWhy specialized surgery is the gold standardHow pelvic health PT and OT can help manage symptomsWhy endometriosis care NEEDS to be multidisciplinaryContinuing to advocate for your health & seek providers who will support you**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.Links/Resources:Ep. 42 | The Brain-Body Connection: Understanding Neuroplasticity & Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Pelvic Health (Part 1 with Paige Genova)Ep. 43 | Pelvicology 101: The 6-Stage Framework for Rewiring Pain and Restoring Trust in the Body (Part 2 with Paige Genova)Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.projectFollow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealthFollow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealthCheck out Megan's websiteCheck out Roxi's website