Endometriosis, Sexual Dysfunctions

Endometriosis: How can pelvic floor physiotherapy help you?

What is it?

Endometriosis is a disease characterized by the presence of endometrium outside the uterus. The endometrium is the layer that lines the uterine cavity internally and is renewed monthly by shedding during the menstrual flow. In some situations this tissue, instead of being eliminated, returns through the tubes, and reaches the pelvic and abdominal cavity, generating endometriosis.

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Sexual Dysfunctions

Risk factors for developing VAGINISMUS

What is vaginismus?

It is a type of sexual dysfunction where the vaginal muscles involuntarily or persistently contract when they attempt vaginal penetration.

And it is still considered taboo since many omit this reality out of shame, or because they think it’s part of their sexual functioning.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Sexual Dysfunctions

Pain during sex

Around four out of ten women suffer from some type of pain during sexual intercourse. The term dyspareunia simply means “painful sexual intercourse”. Pain can happen after intercourse, during intercourse or even before intercourse takes place.

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General, Sexual Dysfunctions

One more Female Sexual Dysfunction Course

Evelyn Mendel participated in the course on Physical Therapy in Female Sexual Dysfunctions this past weekend with the Pelvic Floor Physio Carla Pereira, a reference in the area of ​​sexuality! Evelyn also helped organize the course to bring to Porto Alegre/ Brazil the very best in the study of Physiotherapy and Female Sexuality.

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It is always import to continue my professional development to always improve the sex life and quality of life of women!


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