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Borealis LIFE

We provide individualized, compassionate gynecologic care, specializing in endometriosis & fibroids. Serving Alaska. Hi!

I’m Dr. Matthew A Lindemann, OB-GYN for over 20 years and founder of Borealis LIFE. I specialize in minimally invasive gynecology, pelvic pain, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids. For years I have had the pleasure of helping thousands of women with endometriosis. I want every patient to feel better about her life, or her condition, when she walks out of my office than when she walked in. We take great pride in our patient-centered care. We want all of our patients to feel connected and cared for. We use a narrative approach to understand who our patients are, not just their diseases or symptoms. We get to know you as a person and offer a carefully developed treatment plan, adjusted to fit your unique situation.

02/25/2026

Fibroids can cause:

• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Bleeding longer than 7–8 days
• Passing large clots (>2.5 cm)
• Pelvic pressure or fullness
• Urinary frequency
• Constipation
• Pain with in*******se
• Anemia and fatigue

Submucosal fibroids are most associated with heavy bleeding.
Large subserosal fibroids are more likely to cause pressure symptoms.

Important:
Fibroid size does not always predict bleeding severity.

If bleeding causes:
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Iron deficiency
• Missed work

It warrants evaluation with a medical team.

02/24/2026

Fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus.

They are:
• Non-cancerous
• Hormone-responsive
• Extremely common

Fibroids grow in response to estrogen and progesterone. They can be as small as a seed or as large as 20+ cm. Location matters more than size.

Types:
• Submucosal – grow into the uterine cavity
• Intramural – within the uterine wall
• Subserosal – project outward from the uterus

Some people have no symptoms and others experience significant disruption to daily life.
Fibroids are common, but suffering from them is not something you have to accept. We specialize in the treatment of fibroids. Reach out to our team to set up an appointment to see if we're the right fit for you.

02/20/2026

Endometriosis rarely starts with “unbearable pain.” It often begins quietly. Subtle symptoms get dismissed for years before diagnosis.

Early signs can include:
• Pain that starts before your period
• GI symptoms that flare cyclically
• Deep pain with s*x
• Fatigue that worsens around menstruation
• Painful ovulation

If your symptoms are cyclical, your body is telling a hormonal story. Pain that tracks your cycle deserves further evaluation.

02/18/2026

Not all “specialists” approach endometriosis and fibroids the same way.
The right provider doesn’t just treat anatomy. They understand pain patterns, inflammation, hormones, fertility goals, and long-term strategy.

A true pelvic pain specialist:
• Takes severe period pain seriously
• Understands that normal imaging does not rule out endometriosis
• Differentiates excision from ablation
• Explains fibroid subtype and how it affects bleeding or fertility
• Screens for pelvic floor dysfunction
• Builds a long-term management plan, not just a quick procedure

Red flags often show up in subtle language:
“It’s normal.”
“It’s just hormones.”
“Let’s remove everything.”

Green flags show up in thoughtful questions:
“How is this affecting your life?”
“What are your reproductive goals?”
“Let’s map out a comprehensive plan.”

Your care should feel thorough, not rushed.
If you're looking for a team that cares, you've found them!

Set up a free 30 minute phone consult to talk about what care with us can look like or call the office to get on our schedule!

02/16/2026

Heavy menstrual bleeding, especially with fibroids, doesn’t just affect your schedule.It affects your oxygen delivery, your energy, and your nervous system.
Every time you lose blood, you lose iron.Over time, that depletion adds up.
Iron deficiency can develop gradually and quietly. Many women adapt to feeling exhausted and assume it’s stress, poor sleep, or even just “normal life.”

Common signs include:
• Persistent fatigue
• Reduced exercise tolerance
• Brain fog
• Hair thinning
• Dizziness when standing
• Feeling unusually cold
• Increased anxiety or heart racing

If iron deficiency progresses to anemia, symptoms often intensify—weakness, shortness of breath, and significant exhaustion.

The important part:
If your period consistently leaves you drained, lightheaded, or struggling to function, that is not something to ignore. Treating heavy bleeding isn’t just about convenience. It’s about restoring your body’s capacity to function well.

02/13/2026

Many women with endometriosis develop secondary pelvic floor dysfunction. Why? When pain becomes chronic, the body protects itself by tightening muscles around the painful area. Over time, that guarding becomes persistent hypertonicity.

Symptoms can include:
• Pain with in*******se
• Difficulty inserting tampons
• Urinary urgency without infection
• Constipation
• Re**al pressure
• Tailbone pain

Even after endometriosis surgery, pelvic floor dysfunction may remain if it isn’t addressed directly. This is why a multidisciplinary approach matters.Endometriosis is inflammatory, but pain becomes neuromuscular. It's important to take ALL of your symptoms/pain seriously. There isn't usually one fix for all!

02/11/2026

Here’s what post-laparoscopy healing often looks like:

-> Week 1: Fatigue, gas pain, bloating, soreness near incisions
-> Week 2: Slow return to light activity, but core and pelvic sensitivity lingers
-> Week 3–4: External healing mostly complete, internal healing still in progress
-> 1–2 months: Hormonal shifts, inflammation resolution, energy rebuild

Some people recover quickly and others need more time. Every BODY is different, so have patience with yourself. If you ever have any questions about your recovery, please reach out to your team for support. That's what they're there for, after all. ❤️
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Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery in Anchorage, Alaska

02/09/2026

You shouldn’t HAVE to work this hard to be heard, but you might need to.

Here’s how to make your 15-minute appointment count:
-> Lead with your biggest concern
-> Be specific: “I miss work 4 days a month from pain”
-> Keep a symptom log and bring it
-> Ask: “What is your differential diagnosis?”
-> Repeat back your plan: “So the next step is ___, correct?”
-> Bring a support person to keep you on track if you become overwhelmed (very normal when you're being dismissed!)

You're not being a “difficult” patient but you are being an informed one. If you're interested in seeing a doctor that WILL listen, give us a call at (907) 206-4689 and set up an appointment with a provider that cares.

Anchorage, Alaska Women's Health

02/07/2026

“You’re too young for endometriosis.”
“You’re too young for ovarian failure.”
“You’re too young for cancer.”
"You're too young for fibroids."

No, you’re not. Gynecologic diseases don’t wait for a specific age. Symptoms don’t follow a birthday calendar. Delaying diagnosis because of age based assumptions is dangerous. Early intervention changes outcomes and so does believing women the first time. Your symptoms and pain should be listened to, no matter your age.

Anchorage Endometriosis Specialists

02/04/2026

"How bad is your pain—on a scale from 1 to 10?"

It’s a question that sounds simple but If you're living with chronic pain, it’s loaded.
When you’ve lived with daily pain for years, your baseline is already not zero. You learn to function at a 4. You go to work at a 6. You’ve learned not to scream until it’s a 9 and by then, you’re in the ER explaining why you waited so long. This is the reality for many with endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions. You're told you're "so strong" when really, you're just used to being in pain. The pain scale wasn’t built for bodies that hurt every day. So if you’ve ever felt like your 6 was treated like a 2, it’s not in your head. There's a gap between how pain is perceived and how it's actually lived.

02/03/2026

At Borealis, compassion isn’t just a bedside manner, it’s our standard for evidence based, deeply personalized care. We listen, investigate, and treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. From pelvic pain to complex endometriosis/fibroids, our approach is precise, intentional, and patient first. We believe that care without answers isn't care at all.

You can book a free phone consult using the link in our bio ☝

01/30/2026

Some days, the hardest part isn’t the pain. It’s the not knowing. The test results that say “normal.” The appointments that go nowhere. The feeling that your body is broken and no one seems to have the manual. It’s exhausting to chase answers.
Over time your body starts to feel like the enemy and without realizing it you've turned against yourself.

Here's just the sweetest reminder that your body isn't failing you. It's doing it's best to adapt to a world it wasn't meant to exist in. We are living with too much stress, too little rest, and a feeling of constant urgency that's thrown our nervous systems into overdrive. Your body is responding to a world that asks too much.
It's doing it's best to survive in an environment it was never designed for.
You are not weak for not having it figured out. You are not lazy, dramatic, or broken.
Shifting how you live in your body can be a key part of healing, no different than actually treating the pain and illnesses you're experiencing.
From “why are you like this?” to “I see you trying.”
From “I hate this body” to “I’m listening now."
Your body isn't your enemy, it's simply trying to communicate with you. Forgiving your body and coming to yourself with compassion is where healing can begin.

Love your body. It's doing the best it can. ❤️

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2501 East 42nd Avenue
Anchorage, AK
99508

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

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https://bio.site/borealislifeak

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