By Hale Goksever CelikEndometriosis and Physical Activity
By Hale Goksever Celik
Endometriosis causes abstinence from their daily life, especially during painful periods. Decreased physical function might result in reduced physical activity. Sachs et al., from Switzerland, published a study titled “Physical Activity in Women with Endometriosis: Less or More Compared with…
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By Bahar YukselStart exercising for pain relief
By Bahar Yuksel
Physical exercises have always been suggested for chronic pain-related diseases as well as endometriosis. However, the effect of exercise and the frequency that is effective on pain relief is unknown. In the study conducted by Ipek Ensari et al, a…
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By Özge ÖzkayaSelf-Management Strategies for Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
Many self-management strategies for endometriosis are not more effective at reducing the symptoms of the disease compared to placebo or hormonal therapies, according to a new study published in the journal Reproductive Sciences. The authors, therefore concluded that “no recommendations…
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By Eylül GÜNPhysical activity and exercise in reducing endometriosis symptoms
By Eylül GÜN
The treatment modalities to date on endometriosis have focused on the symptomatic relief and management of chronic pain. Hormonal suppression sometimes shows intolerable side effects and is known to lose effect after some time. Surgical interventions may not provide a…
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Does exercise have an effect on pain perception in women with endometriosis?
By Hale Goksever Celik
Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease causing pain symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, and also infertility. Several medical and surgical treatment options have been developed to improve quality of life of these women. Despite extensive research, the optimal…
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By Yu YuStrength exercise may not be helpful for the management of endometriosis-related pain
By Yu Yu
Women with endometriosis often suffer from pelvic pain, although the disease severity is not correlated with pain intensity. Research in pain symptoms suggests that several neuromodulatory events are involved, including reduced peripheral induced pain thresholds and significant changes to the…
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By Demet Candaş GreenSelf-management of endometriosis symptoms: from Australia
By Demet Candaş Green
Effective self-management techniques and lifestyle changes may play an important role in the management of endometriosis symptoms by many women. Due to various reasons such as limited effectiveness of some medications, potential side effects, availability of medical resources, self-desire to…
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Exercise can improve pelvic pain and posture associated with endometriosis
By Yu Yu
Nearly half of women affected by endometriosis have mild to severe chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Clinically, postural changes are frequently seen in CPP sufferers. These postural changes can include uneven positions, shortenings, antalgic postures, and tensions. Moreover, endometriosis is also…
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