By Dr. Mathew Leonardi, Medical Director; Jill Mueller, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist; Dr. Laura Katz, Health, Rehabilitation and Clinical Psychologist; and Emily Arthur, Registered Dietitian Endometriosis is a complex, systemic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 individuals of…
By Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, ND If you are living with pelvic pain and struggling to conceive, you are not alone – and you are not imagining it. For so many of my patients, these two experiences arrive together reinforcing each other…
By Kadia Bielecki, Naturopathic Medical Student If you’ve been told “it’s just your hormones”…It can feel like a dead end. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis are often grouped together as “hormonal conditions,” but that label barely scratches the surface.…
By Alexis Brooks, Integrative Women’s Health Dietitian Heavy menstrual bleeding, or menorrhagia, is something many people endure, yet it’s often dismissed or misunderstood. If you find yourself soaking through products, passing large clots, or feeling exhausted during your cycle, it’s…
By Alexis Brooks, Integrative Women’s Health Dietitian As someone who has navigated the challenges of endometriosis, I know firsthand how overwhelming and frustrating it can be to find the right tools to manage symptoms and improve overall well-being. One area…
By Endometriosis Pelvic Pain Laboratory, University of British Columbia Social connections are more than just nice to have. In fact, humans have an innate tendency towards being social; a need that is deeply-rooted within our biology. Knowing this, it is…
By Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, Author of Outsmart Endometriosis One of the most frustrating challenges that those with endometriosis face is how to relieve the chronic bloating known as “Endo Belly.” Over the years, my practice has seen…
By Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, Author of Outsmart Endometriosis As a nutritionist with a specialty in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “What is the best endometriosis diet?”…
By Sarah Elspeth, IC Warrior I get it; chronic pelvic pain sucks. I’ve been living with chronic pelvic pain for three years and it took me a long time to find the proper methods for pain management. After much trial…
