The Vocal Pelvic Floor with Dr. Ginger Garner

Understanding Bowel Endo & Pelvic Health with Dr. Vincent Obias

Dr. Ginger Garner Season 5 Episode 94

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Endometriosis doesn’t only affect reproductive organs — it can also invade the bowel, causing severe pain that is often misdiagnosed for years.

In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner speaks with colorectal surgeon Dr. Vincent Obias, a specialist in deep infiltrating endometriosis involving the bowel. They discuss the symptoms that often get dismissed as IBS, why bowel endometriosis is frequently missed, and how multidisciplinary care and advanced robotic surgery can transform outcomes for patients.

If you’ve experienced painful bowel movements during your period, deep pelvic pain, or pain with intercourse, this episode sheds light on symptoms many women are told to ignore — and what real solutions can look like.

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Read the blog post here!

Resources:

  1. WashingtonEndometriosis.com
  2. IG @vincentobiasmd & @endo_surgeons
  3. Media Inquiries: media@washingtonendometriosis.com

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