Couverture de #158 - My 15-YEAR Journey to Get a Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Diagnosis - What All Women Need to Know

#158 - My 15-YEAR Journey to Get a Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Diagnosis - What All Women Need to Know

#158 - My 15-YEAR Journey to Get a Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Diagnosis - What All Women Need to Know

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 What happens when you know something is wrong with your body, but doctors keep telling you everything is normal? For 15 years, Louise Valentine searched for answers to unexplained pain, swelling, impacts on her running performance, odd bloating, digestive issues, and pelvic health issues. Despite her extensive background in women's health, functional medicine, integrative nutrition, and exercise physiology, getting the right diagnosis was anything but easy.In this deeply personal episode of Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause, Louise, a multi award-winning women's integrative health practitioner, shares her epic journey to being diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome, a condition involving enlarged veins in the pelvis that impacts our entire central nervous system, digestive system, and female organs. She explains how symptoms can overlap and worsen with perimenopause, why persistent symptoms and pain of any type should never be ignored, and how hormonal changes can make identifying the underlying problem more challenging.Through her experiences with multiple doctors, medical scans, and frustrating setbacks, Louise highlights the importance of diligently tracking your symptoms, asking informed questions, and advocating for appropriate medical care. She also explores how these challenges can especially affect active women and endurance runners, sharing a roadmap to ensure your own healthcare needs are fully met.If you've ever felt dismissed or unheard about your health concerns, this conversation offers encouragement to keep searching for answers.RESOURCES + LINKSEpisode #78: “The Most Perimenopause Race Day Experience Ever” hereEpisode #118: “Innovation in Fibroid Freedom With Dr. Ryan Armstrong” hereEpisodes #142 & 143: “Why Ovulation & Luteal Phase Symptoms Ramp Up & What To Do About It” hereEpisode #151, “My Doctor Offered Me Birth Control to Manage My Symptoms: Here’s Why I Politely Declined” hereLearn & level up with my free nutrition guide & award-winning 1:1 Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.comThe helpful JAMA article, “Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: A Review“ is found hereAnother helpful article, “Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Comprehensive Review” found hereTrack your biomarkers with Function Health & save $25 using code “LVALENTINE11” here. $25 goes back to support BTW with each new sign up! Thank you!Check out my FullScript here where you can see curated supplement picks under “Collection” to address specific concerns & save 25% off! A small portion of EACH sale goes back to support BTW. Thank you!Take advantage of our podcast listener discount & save 20% off Kion’s science-backed clean products here. Code "LOUISE" saves on all future orders.Learn, laugh & level up with a Breaking Through Wellness masterclass here.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:53) Louise's 15-year journey toward a diagnosis(5:10) Early symptoms during pregnancy(7:49) Unexplained swelling and vascular issues(10:50) Postpartum struggles and pelvic floor rehabilitation(14:15) How perimenopause brought symptoms back(15:00) Understanding pelvic congestion syndrome(16:31) Hormonal changes and worsening symptoms(17:27) Why tracking symptoms matters(18:21) Unexplained pain, swelling, and digestive issues(21:39) Painful intercourse and persistent leg discomfort(23:18) Why endurance athletes shouldn't ignore pain(25:04) Understanding chronic pelvic pain and sensitization(27:45) Medical dismissals and incorrect diagnostic scans(29:28) The importance of proper imaging protocols(31:11) Finally receiving a diagnosis after 15 years(32:31) Finding a specialist who understands the condition(35:01) Discussing treatment and minimally invasive surgery(37:25) Why women must advocate for their health(39:18) The emotional impact of finally getting answers(42:49) Raising awareness and empowering other women(43:41) How persistence and symptom tracking paid off(44:26) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email 💬 support@breakingthroughwellness.com Please note if you want to be a podcast guest, there is a fee and interview process. This is safe space and curated Community exclusively for women who love to feel, look and run our best without B.S. noise, endless pills, extreme diets or misleading fads.
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