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Has anyone been diagnosed with a hypermobility issue on top of their endo that would be willing to share about that experience?

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Providence, RI

I’m starting to wonder if I might have hypermobility issues. I initially thought my hip pain was directly related to my endo but I have some weird things with locking my knees, sprains and tendinitis in different joints over the years, and when I was in physical therapy for my elbow my therapist mentioned my wrists might be hypermobile. I’m wondering if 1) hypermobile joints could be causing or exacerbating pelvic pain not just my endo (has anyone experienced that?) and 2) what steps were… read more

July 30
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Those are really thoughtful observations about your own body — and that kind of self-awareness is genuinely valuable when navigating endo alongside other potential issues.

Joint pain is actually quite common with endometriosis. A 2025 survey found that 39% of people with endo reported muscle and/or joint pain, and nearly Show Full Answer

Those are really thoughtful observations about your own body — and that kind of self-awareness is genuinely valuable when navigating endo alongside other potential issues.

Joint pain is actually quite common with endometriosis. A 2025 survey found that 39% of people with endo reported muscle and/or joint pain, and nearly 70% reported low back pain. Several MyEndometriosisTeam members have shared experiences of widespread joint pain, including hip, knee, and back pain that made daily life really difficult. To your questions specifically — yes, hypermobile joints can contribute to or worsen pelvic pain. Lax joints around the pelvis and hips can create instability that puts stress on surrounding tissues, potentially amplifying endo-related pain in that area.

Some steps that tend to be helpful when exploring this include:

- Asking for a referral to a rheumatologist or geneticist who can formally assess hypermobility
- Working with a pelvic floor physical therapist — they're often well-versed in how joint instability intersects with pelvic pain
- Documenting your symptoms — your history of sprains, tendinitis, and your PT's wrist observation are all worth bringing to an appointment
- Seeing an endo specialist rather than a general gynecologist, as they're more likely to consider the full picture of your pain Being your own advocate here is really important. It's worth pursuing answers even if some providers are dismissive — your symptoms are real and worth investigating thoroughly.

July 30

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