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Has anyone's doctor ever recommended pelvic floor PT to help with pain? If so, did it help and what are some of the benefits you had?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Gastonia, NC

I have been experiencing some new symptoms. Sharp stabbing pain in my pelvis any time I sneeze that could last a few seconds to a few minutes, pelvic pressure for a day or two after intercourse, and pelvic pressure/pain a week before my period and after my period ends. I am really torn right now with trying the PT or going back on the Orilissa to help (I was previously on is from 2022-2024 and it helped). I did have a sonogram done and I am waiting to hear back my results.

March 4
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes, it’s super helpful. Especially the internal massage of overly tense muscles and scar tissue. Gotta feel safe with that the practitioner as it’s intense work that could be triggering if you don’t feel safe.

March 8
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes, I've had pelvic floor therapy several times throughout the years and it is definitely helpful. It helps strengthen the pelvic muscles, your bladder, abdominal, etc.. Based on your symptoms it sounds like you maybe dealing with a cyst on your ovary. Hopefully, you will get some more clarity when you receive your test results back.
I wish you all the best!

March 5
MyEndometriosisTeam

Has pelvic floor physical therapy helped with endometriosis pain?

Yes, many have found pelvic floor PT helpful for endometriosis pain. Physical therapy can improve pelvic floor muscle function, including relaxation, coordination, and strength, which may help reduce pain.

Some members have shared positive experiences:

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Has pelvic floor physical therapy helped with endometriosis pain?

Yes, many have found pelvic floor PT helpful for endometriosis pain. Physical therapy can improve pelvic floor muscle function, including relaxation, coordination, and strength, which may help reduce pain.

Some members have shared positive experiences:

* One member said PT for pelvic floor muscles "helped my pain tremendously during sex"
* Another noted they still get some pain before their period, but overall improvement was significant
* Many exercises can be done at home, making it accessible for ongoing management

The symptoms you're describing—sharp stabbing pain with sneezing, pelvic pressure after intercourse, and pain around your period—could potentially benefit from pelvic floor PT, as these can relate to pelvic floor muscle tension or dysfunction. Since Orilissa helped you before, it's worth discussing both options with your doctor. They're not mutually exclusive—some people use hormone therapy alongside physical therapy for better pain management. Waiting for your sonogram results is smart, as those findings might help guide which approach makes most sense for your specific situation.

Your symptoms deserve attention, so advocating for relief through PT, medication, or both is completely reasonable.

March 4

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