Chronic Pelvic Pain: Is it Endometriosis? | Dr. Peta Wright & Dr. Thea Bowler

Chronic pelvic pain affects nearly 20% of women today. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed — or gets assumed as endometriosis. If you or a woman you know struggles with pelvic pain and painful periods, this episode is for you.Dr. Peta Wright and Dr. Thea Bowler, gynecologists at Vera Women’s Wellness, join us to discuss pelvic pain. As two specialists on endometriosis, fertility, and women’s health, they bring a whole-body perspective to female pelvic pain. They talk about the difficulties of pelvic pain, the nervous system, endometriosis surgery, research in women’s health, and what can cause pelvic pain in a woman.Discussed in this episode:Is endometriosis always the cause of pelvic pain in women?The different types of endometriosis Early intervention for chronic pelvic pain The autonomic nervous system and pain pathways Living in a world that doesn’t make room for women’s periodsWhat someone can do if they have pelvic pain or other endometriosis symptomsDo women with severe endometriosis pain always need surgery?Current research on endometriosis and pain “It’s possible to have severe endometriosis but no pain, and it’s possible to have no endometriosis but severe pain. So there’s such a bigger picture we need to deal with.” - Dr. Peta WrightRelated to this episode:Vera Women’s Wellness: www.verawomenswellness.com.au Learn about Endometriosis: www.fempower-health.com/endometriosis Related Episodes: Pelvic PainMentioned: Endometriosis, Pain, and Whole Women’s Wellness | Dr. Peta WrightMentioned: What Pain Science Reveals About the Brain/Body | Dr. Melissa FarmerMentioned: Ovulation and Women’s Health | Dr. Jerilynn Prior & Dr. Lara BridenEndometriosis Foundation of America: www.endofound.org If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on iTunes or Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!Engage with Our Community: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates and engaging content.Stay Informed: Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive the latest announcements, news, and research directly in your inbox.Reach Out: We love hearing from you! Reach out for inquiries, outreach, or even to share your questions and topics of interest.Together, let's build a stronger community dedicated to women's health. Your support is crucial in this journey!**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.****Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**