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Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Support

Evidence-based naturopathic care for endometriosis, adenomyosis and chronic pelvic pain, including heavy periods, pain, bloating, bowel and bladder symptoms, fatigue and cycle-related pain.
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When Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Take Over Daily Life

Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain can affect every part of life including work, relationships, intimacy, exercise, social plans and your sense of self. Many women are told for years that

“period pain is normal” or that their symptoms are exaggerated.

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Common symptoms I support include:

  • Severe period pain that interferes with work or daily activities

  • Pelvic pain outside your period

  • Pain with bowel movements or urination, especially around your period

  • Bloating or “endo belly”

  • Heavy bleeding, clots or flooding

  • Pain with intercourse

  • Low back pain, hip or thigh pain with your cycle

  • Fatigue and low energy

  • Nausea, digestive upset or IBS-like symptoms

  • Pain flares with stress or hormonal shifts

  • Ongoing pelvic pain, even after surgery or medical treatment

These symptoms are real and significant and they deserve thorough, compassionate support regardless of whether you have a formal diagnosis or not.

Why Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Cause So Many Symptoms

Endometriosis and adenomyosis are complex conditions involving:

  • Inflammation and immune activation

  • Changes in pain signalling and nervous system sensitivity

  • Hormonal influences, especially oestrogen and progesterone balance

  • Pelvic floor involvement and muscle tension

  • Gut–pelvis interactions, including microbiome changes

  • Possible effects on bladder and bowel function

  • Impacts on mood, sleep and stress tolerance

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Chronic pelvic pain can develop independently or persist after surgery, often due to sensitised pain pathways. Pelvic pain can feel and look different for everyone and sometimes doesn't involve endometriosis or adenomyosis at all. Understanding your unique pattern helps us target support rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches.

My Approach to Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Support

Validation and Listening First

Your pain is real. Your experience matters. Many women with endometriosis and pelvic pain have felt dismissed for years. This is a space where your symptoms are taken seriously.

Addressing the Nervous System & Pain Pathways

Chronic pain increases the “volume” on the nervous system. We focus on strategies that support the stress response, sleep and pain processing over time.

Collaboration with your Medical Team

Many women I support are also seeing gynaecologists, pain specialists, pelvic floor physiotherapists or taking medications. Naturopathic care is designed to complement, not replace, this care.

Reducing Inflammation & Supporting Hormones

We work with nutrition, lifestyle and targeted support to help calm inflammatory drivers and support more balanced hormone signalling.

Realistic Nutrition

No extreme diets. We prioritise realistic changes that support gut health, blood sugar balance, inflammation and hormone metabolism without unnecessary restriction.

Functional Testing when Helpful

Testing may include hormone metabolites, microbiome assessment or other targeted investigations, depending on symptoms. It’s always optional.

Conditions & Symptoms Commonly Supported

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✔️ Endometriosis

✔️ Adenomyosis

✔️ Chronic pelvic pain

✔️ Severe period pain (dysmenorrhoea)

✔️ Heavy or prolonged bleeding

✔️ Pain with intercourse

✔️ Bowel or bladder pain around the cycle

✔️ “Endo belly” and bloating

✔️ Fatigue and poor sleep related to pain

✔️ Co-existing IBS or gut symptoms

✔️ Perimenopausal changes layered on top of existing endometriosis

✔️ Vulvodynia & vaginismus

✔️ Recurrent vaginal infections

You don’t need a confirmed diagnosis to seek support. Many women are waiting for further investigation or already have a strong clinical suspicion. My job is to meet you where you are and help you to map a path forward.

What to Expect from your First Consultation

From the moment you book, you’ll be supported with care, clarity and practical next steps — so you always know where you're heading.

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We explore your symptoms, health history, hormones, pain patterns, triggers, stress load, diet and lifestyle. 

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We create a realistic, evidence based plan that feels do-able for you. If testing would be helpful, we'll discuss your options. 

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We identify the likely factors driving your symptoms. We discuss the impact on your life; your goals and priorities. 

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We map out the next steps, then check in regularly to refine your plan, track improvements and make adjustments as needed.

This is not about “pushing through”. It’s about creating a care plan that respects your body and your capacity.

Support Available Australia-Wide

Endometriosis and pelvic pain often require ongoing support, which can be difficult to access if you live outside major centres or struggle to leave home due to pain.

I offer Telehealth consultations to women across Australia, including Perth, Albany, Denmark, Mount Barker and rural or remote communities. This ensures you can receive consistent, specialised care without the added burden of travel.

Testing kits and prescribed supplements can be posted directly to you.

Ready to Feel Better Supported With Your Pain?

While there is no quick fix for endometriosis or chronic pelvic pain, the right support can make a meaningful difference to symptoms, quality of life and how you feel day to day.

 

Book an appointment to begin your personalised endometriosis and pelvic pain support plan.

Want to explore this topic further? You can read my articles on hormones, period health and pelvic pain here.

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