03/31/2026
Endometriosis is a growing epidemic, affecting women and girls younger and younger. While we know many of the symptoms and warning signs, we still have little information about the root cause of this illness.
Endometriosis is characterised as a chronic disease where the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, attaching itself to tissues and organs. This uterine tissue has no way to exit (like during normal menstruation), and can cause inflammation, scarring, and pain that can be continuous or cyclical.
While we do not know what causes it, we do have ways of diagnosing. Medicine is getting more efficient at diagnosis, but many women still wait 7-10 years before receiving a proper diagnosis.Â
Symptoms are very real and can be the quickest way to move toward a diagnosis. They include pelvic pain, severe menstrual cramps, heavy menstrual bleeding, painful urination/bowel movements, infertility (even without other symptoms), brown bleeding, and fatigue.
Further diagnosis should come via diagnostic laparascopy (pelvic surgery). While lab work can indicate hormonal imbalances associated with endometriosis (i.e. low progesterone, elevated estrogen), lab work alone cannot diagnose and Naprotechnology recommends laparoscopy as the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment, because the results of other examinations could be negative.
The best way to begin receiving diagnosis and treatment is to chart with Creighton. This allows for evaluating biomarkers (ex: spotting or brown bleeding) and timing lab work/procedures according to the woman's cycle.
While mainstream gynecology recommends hormonal contraception (ovulation suppression) to mask or reduce symptoms, Naprotechnology aims to remove the disease (through excision surgery), reduce inflammation, and treat hormonal imbalances with great success and low rates of recurrance (as endometriosis is known to come back).
If you or someone you know suspects endometriosis, reach out to our office at info@tcnfp.org to get started with Creighton.
