If you’ve ever been told your period pain is “normal,” that you just have a "low pain tolerance" or that it’s all in your head—this post is for you. Endometriosis (endo) pain is real, complex, and far too often dismissed. At Auria Pelvic Health, we see patients every week who have spent years—sometimes a decade or more—seeking answers for severe pelvic, abdominal, or back pain that disrupts school, work, intimacy, and everyday life. Many were told they were “too sensitive.” N

Let’s talk about periods. For many people, monthly cramps, mood swings, and bleeding are just part of the package—sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes downright awful. But when does a “bad period” cross the line into something more serious? Enter: endometriosis, or “endo” for short. Although it shares some symptoms with your average period pain, endo is very different—and understanding that difference can be a game-changer for your health and wellbeing. What is Endometriosis? E