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Pelvic Pain Recovery Blog
The Pelvic Pain Recovery Blog is a supportive resource for women navigating endometriosis, ongoing pelvic pain, and recovery after endometriosis surgery.
Explore practical articles on pelvic pain recovery, endometriosis excision surgery, nutrition, digestion, pain flares, nervous system support, and rebuilding trust in your body.
Feel safer & more confident in your body.
Feel like yourself again and get back to doing the things you love.
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5 Signs Inflammation Is Driving Your Endo Symptoms
Puffy, inflamed and exhausted with endo? Learn 5 signs inflammation is driving your symptoms and how to feel like yourself again.
Orisha Boychuk
Oct 263 min read
Endo Belly: Where to Start When You’re Tired of Feeling Bloated
Struggling with endo belly? Learn how tracking digestion, meals and bowel movements can help you spot patterns and find a starting point so you can find relief.
Orisha Boychuk
Oct 204 min read
Why Does Every Little Pain Scare Me After Endometriosis Surgery?
Panicking every time you feel pain after endometriosis surgery? Learn how nervous system sensitization works and practical ways to feel safe in your body again.
Orisha Boychuk
Oct 53 min read
Detox and Drainage Pathways After Endometriosis Surgery: Why Daily Bowel Movements Matter
Feeling heavy, bloated or backed up after endometriosis surgery? Learn what detox and drainage pathways are and gentle ways to support them.
Orisha Boychuk
Oct 53 min read
Could Inflammation Be Why You Still Hurt After Endometriosis Surgery?
Still have pain after endometriosis surgery? Learn how inflammation and blood sugar may play a role and where to start with anti-inflammatory nutrition.
Orisha Boychuk
Oct 53 min read
Still Have Pain After Endometriosis Surgery? What May Not Have Been Addressed
Still in pain after endometriosis surgery? Learn why surgery alone may not be enough and the whole-body areas that often still need support.
Orisha Boychuk
Oct 53 min read
Still Bloated and Constipated After Endometriosis Surgery? Look at Your Gut
Still bloated, constipated or dealing with digestive issues after endometriosis surgery? Learn why your gut matters and where to start supporting it.
Orisha Boychuk
Oct 53 min read
Constipation After Endometriosis Surgery? 6 Things That May Help
Constipation after endometriosis surgery? Discover 6 gentle ways to support digestion, ease constipation and get things moving during recovery.
Orisha Boychuk
Sep 293 min read
Why Don’t I Feel Like Myself After Endometriosis Surgery?
Not feeling like yourself after endometriosis surgery? Learn why recovery can affect you physically and emotionally, and how to start trusting your body again.
Orisha Boychuk
Sep 218 min read
How to Prepare Your Body for Endometriosis Surgery
Learn how to prepare for endometriosis surgery with simple nutrition, digestion and lifestyle tips to help you feel more prepared and confident before surgery.
Orisha Boychuk
Sep 145 min read
You Had Endometriosis Surgery… So Why Are You Still So Exhausted?
Why am I still so tired after endometriosis surgery? Fatigue after endometriosis surgery can happen because your body is using a lot of energy to heal and recover. Even if your incisions look small, there is still significant healing happening inside your body. You may also need more sleep than usual, be eating less because of nausea or digestive changes, or have low iron or ferritin contributing to your fatigue. After my own surgery, there were nights I was in bed by 7:00 p.
Orisha Boychuk
Sep 65 min read
Still Have Pain After Endometriosis Surgery: 4 Practical Steps to Support Your Body and Recovery
Pain after endometriosis surgery can be confusing and scary. Learn practical steps to support your body, get more pain relief, and move forward with hope.
Orisha Boychuk
Sep 17 min read
Does Pain After Endometriosis Excision Surgery Mean My Surgery Didn’t Work?
Still having pain after endometriosis excision surgery? Learn why pain doesn’t always mean your surgery failed and what may be keeping your symptoms going.
Orisha Boychuk
Aug 268 min read
Better-Than-Brownie Bites (Endo & IBS Dessert + Luteal Phase Friendly)
If you’re anything like many women I work with, the luteal phase of your cycle can bring intense cravings for chocolate and sweet treats. Instead of fighting those cravings—or reaching for ultra-processed, sugar-laden desserts—these Better-Than-Brownie Bites offer a gluten-free, gut-friendly snack that actually works with your body. Made with simple ingredients like nut/seed butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, these bites deliver rich chocolate flavour while providing h
Orisha Boychuk
Apr 32 min read
No-Bake Freezer Oat Cookie Bites (Gut-Friendly + Anti-Inflammatory)
If you're navigating pelvic pain, endometriosis, or IBS, desserts can feel- complicated. You want something satisfying- but not at the expense of a flare. That's exactly why I love these No-Bake Freezer Oat Cookie Bites They're simple, gluten-free and made with ingredients that are generally easier on digestion while supporting keeping inflammation levels low. Instead of processed sugars and refined flours, you're getting nourishing fats from nut/seed butter, natural sweet
Orisha Boychuk
Mar 312 min read
The Grief Of Chronic Pain
A reflection post-excision surgery for severe adhesions on the grief that comes from chronic pain. Raw and real truths about how chronic pain affects one's mental and emotional health.
Orisha Boychuk
Feb 214 min read
IBS and Endometriosis: Why They Often Go Together
If you’ve ever been told you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) but still feel like something doesn’t fully add up, you’re not alone. The bloating, cramping, bowel changes, and deep abdominal pain often blur the line between digestive and hormonal, leaving many women questioning their bodies and their diagnoses. For countless women, IBS is the first label they receive, not because it explains everything, but because it’s the closest answer available at the time. This was my
Orisha Boychuk
Dec 15, 20254 min read
Why I'm So Passionate About Women's Health
So many women are struggling. Maybe you’ve felt it too—bloating that won’t go away, irregular cycles, constant fatigue, skin breakouts,...
Orisha Boychuk
Sep 1, 20253 min read
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