Understanding Bowel Endo & Pelvic Health with Dr. Vincent Obias

Send us Fan MailEndometriosis doesn’t only affect reproductive organs — it can also invade the bowel, causing severe pain that is often misdiagnosed for years.In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner speaks with colorectal surgeon Dr. Vincent Obias, a specialist in deep infiltrating endometriosis involving the bowel. They discuss the symptoms that often get dismissed as IBS, why bowel endometriosis is frequently missed, and how multidisciplinary care and advanced robotic surgery can transform outcomes for patients.If you’ve experienced painful bowel movements during your period, deep pelvic pain, or pain with intercourse, this episode sheds light on symptoms many women are told to ignore — and what real solutions can look like.-Read the blog post here!Resources:WashingtonEndometriosis.comIG @vincentobiasmd & @endo_surgeonsMedia Inquiries: [email protected] The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review!Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛-If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning.Support the show