Pain With Periods Treatment - Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine

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Pain During Periods

Are you tired of dreading that time of the month? Do your periods bring you unbearable pain and discomfort? You’re not alone. Millions of women around the world suffer from painful periods, but many are unaware that their pain may be a sign of a deeper issue called endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where the tissue that lines the uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside of the uterus. This abnormal growth can cause intense pain and a range of other symptoms that can have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life. If you think you may have endometriosis due to your severe period pain and bleeding, talk to a specialist at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine today and discuss the variety of treatment options we provide.

Endometriosis Symptom: Painful Periods

One of the most common symptoms of endometriosis is dysmenorrhea, or painful periods. While it’s normal to experience some degree of discomfort during menstruation, women with endometriosis often describe their pain as severe and debilitating. The pain may radiate to the lower back, thighs, and even down to the legs, making it difficult to go about daily activities. Some women may also experience pain during sexual intercourse, bowel movements, or urination.

Effects of Endometriosis and Painful Periods

The effects of painful periods and endometriosis go beyond just physical pain. The constant battle with discomfort can take a toll on a woman’s mental and emotional well-being. The pain can be so intense that it interferes with work, relationships, and overall productivity. Coping with the symptoms may lead to feelings of frustration, anger, and despair. Many women also face challenges in talking openly about their pain, which further compounds the emotional burden.

It’s important for women to recognize the signs and symptoms of endometriosis to seek early diagnosis and appropriate management. Unfortunately, endometriosis is often misunderstood and can be misdiagnosed as “normal” period pain. This lack of awareness can delay diagnosis and treatment.

Treatment of Painful Periods & Endometriosis at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine

If you suspect that you may have endometriosis, don’t suffer in silence. Reach out to a specialist at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine who can conduct a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized treatment plan.

Services We Offer

Endometriosis Surgery

If endometriosis is found or suspected, and you would like surgery as a treatment or management option, our highly skilled surgeons can perform excision surgery, which is considered the gold standard, and involves cutting out the lesions, implants, or fibrosis (scar tissue) caused by endometriosis.

Pelvic Nerve & Muscle Treatments

Also known as ‘ultrasound guided trigger point injections and nerve blocks’. Our providers are able to provide an Internal evaluation of Pelvic Floor Muscles and Nerves.

Managed Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Our providers provide Expert Medical Guidance when collaborating with Physical Therapy to optimize outcomes.

Peripheral Nerve Block

Performed to release nerve tension, reduce neurogenic inflammation, and desensitize hyperactive pelvic nerves.

Non-Opioid Pharmacologic Management

Proactive identification, assessment and treatment of nerve pain, muscle pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction.

What Patients are Saying

Dr Haverland is AMAZING! She was the first Doctor I spoke to that clearly understood all of my symptoms and why I was having pain, and also had a plan of action to help get me healthy again. She is attentive, kind, Compassionate and very thorough. She called me daily for a week after my surgery to see how I was doing and closely monitored my recovery. I am so grateful for her. She is an answer to prayer for me. I can finally live life again. Pain free.

Dr. Melissa McHale was the first doctor in 10 years who took my endometriosis pain seriously. I had been struggling with endo since I was 12 years old and was told by countless gyno's that I was completely normal and the pain would go away; it never did.I had my surgery in June 2022 and have never felt better in my entire life. I can finally walk around pain free and recovery was amazing! I feel like a normal woman for once!

I had surgery with Dr. Liu in January of 2022 and she was an incredible provider. She is an expert in endometriosis care. Undergoing excision surgery with Dr. Liu changed my life and granted me the freedom to go about my day-to-day. Dr. Liu checked in with me multiple times prior to and following surgery, and was the most attentive medical provider I have ever had. If you are looking for endometriosis care I highly recommend Dr. Liu.

I had suffered from endometriosis all my fertile life, and even when I had go to all the know treatments (hormonal, pain killers and several hospitalizations and surgeries) reading about new treatments to help you cope with endometriosis Dr. Moody changed my life, she takes the time to listen to you and makes sure you understand your treatment, she is very throughout went assessing your symptoms.

If I could add an infinite amount of stars I would. Dr. Haverland is the best doctor ever. She is very smart, compassionate, and kind. I have endometriosis and went to her. She did my laparoscopy and did a beautiful job she also has a great bedside manner. I trust Dr. Haverland. She makes you feel very comfortable. She doesn’t just do surgery, she helps you have a plan after surgery to keep the same problem from happening again. Her front desk is also the sweetest too. I love them.

Our Locations

We are pleased to announce we are now in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) in Florida, Texas, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Georgia.

Not in one of those states? No problem. We accept all insurances on an out-of-network basis. We believe that access to care should be a basic right and work hard to ensure all of our patients can access the treatment they need, even offering self-pay options.