Larry Wurn, Director of Clinical Research, Clear Passage Therapies, talks about adhesions and endometriosis pain in this short video clip with multiple illustrations. Wurn discusses reducing endometriosis pain with a natural physical therapy treatment (Wurn Technique).

The authors of ‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain’ prepare for their September 15 book publication and announce the launch of their social media and news site on adhesions, infertility, sexual dysfunction, and pain.

Gainesville, FL, September 11, 2009 – ‘Miracle Moms’ co-authors Larry and Belinda Wurn, recognized leaders in non-surgical treatment for female infertility and chronic adhesion pain, launch www.miraclemoms.net. This new site is geared towards news and online social connections about subjects in their upcoming book, ‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain: A Remarkable Journey in Hands-on Healing for Infertility, Pain, Sexual Dysfunction, and Adhesions.’

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, an estimated six million women in the US experience infertility, and that number is growing. Ovulation problems account for a big part of female infertility; warning signs include irregular or absent menstruation. Adhesions and blocked fallopian tubes are also major causes of infertility. Fallopian tubes can become blocked by adhesions after surgery, trauma, infection, or inflammation.

Adhesions can form whenever the body heals from infection, inflammation, surgery or trauma. Pelvic and abdominal surgeries such as laparoscopy, C-section or D&C are primary causes of adhesions. Traumas such as auto accident, fall, or abuse also cause adhesions. Infection and inflammation (endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or STD) can all cause adhesions to form in the bowel or female reproductive organs. As adhesions grow, they can restrict normal body function and cause pain and dysfunction, including nearly half of all female infertility.

Larry Wurn, Co-Author of Miracle Moms

“We have already featured three ebooks at miraclemoms.net and plan to offer more,” says Co-Author Larry Wurn, LMT and Director of Clinical Studies of Clear Passage Therapies. “These ebooks are free to our website guests and cover chapters directly from Miracle Moms on blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis pain, endometriosis and infertility, and coming soon, surgical and bowel adhesions.”

‘NY Times’ best selling author Christine Northrup, MD wrote the Foreword. Physicians and authors from Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern medical school, and more join her in praising ‘Miracle Moms’.

“Your work is a Godsend,” says Dr. Northrup. “A heartfelt thank you for providing women all over the world with such a safe, natural, and effective therapy to enhance fertility and pelvic health.”

Co-Author Belinda Wurn, PT, Clinical Director of Clear Passage Therapies says, “We hope miraclemoms.net will become a resource for people to learn and connect on topics focused on infertility, adhesions, and related health issues.”

‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain’ will be published September 15, 2009 and available online and in bookstores for $29.95. A special authors’ online discount will be available for guests of www.miraclemoms.net for $24.95.

‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain: A Remarkable Journey in Hands-on Healing for Infertility, Pain, Sexual Dysfunction, and Adhesions’ by Belinda Wurn PT, Larry Wurn, LMT with Richard King, MD. Original edition. 6 x 9” with 704 pages, 110 illustrations.  ISBN 9811868.  $29.95.

Miracle Moms available September 15, 2009 (Med-Art Press)

Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) September 2, 2009 — Adhesions are a leading cause of female infertility, pain, and sexual dysfunction. Many women have avoided surgery for these conditions by using a ‘hands-on’ physical therapy, with proven scientific results.

In the upcoming book ‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain,’ research gynecologist Richard King, MD joins Belinda and Larry Wurn to share a 20-year medical journey examining a physical therapy treatment to help patients achieve goals of pregnancy, better sex, and a pain-free life. Born from Belinda’s debilitating adhesion pain after cancer surgery, ‘Miracle Moms’ is a pioneering work.

Endorsed by Christiane Northrup, MD, ‘New York Times’ best-selling author (who wrote the Foreword) and physicians from Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern, and other fine medical schools, this book promises to usher in a women’s health revolution for the 21st century.

“A heartfelt thank you for providing women all over the world with such a safe, natural, and effective therapy to enhance fertility and pelvic health. Your work is a Godsend,” says Dr. Northrup.

With over 700 pages, ‘Miracle Moms’ is an elegant combination of more than 80 heart-felt patient narratives, and 20 years of theory, development, treatment, and published scientific research. More than 100 original illustrations provide a visual journey into the body and help explain how adhesions cause problems for so many patients and doctors, and why the unique manual therapy (Wurn Technique) was successful for so many women who were diagnosed “beyond help” by their physicians – until this therapy fulfilled their dreams.

The authors have published studies in some of the most respected peer-reviewed medical journals in the US. Studies in ‘Medscape General Medicine’ (2004) and ‘Fertility and Sterility’ (2006) showed that the therapy improved female fertility and decreased or eliminated endometriosis pain and intercourse pain in most participants. A major study in ‘Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine’ (2008) showed that the therapy opened totally blocked fallopian tubes in women who had been diagnosed infertile – a feat previously thought impossible. Most had natural pregnancies after their tube(s) opened. The therapy also provides hope for people with post-surgical pain and life-threatening bowel obstructions – common occurrences after surgery.

‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain’ will be published September 15, 2009 and available in bookstores for $29.95. www.miraclemoms.net 

‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain: A Remarkable Journey in Hands-on Healing for Infertility, Pain,
Sexual Dysfunction, and Adhesions’ by Belinda Wurn PT, Larry Wurn, LMT with Richard King, MD.
Original edition. 6 x 9” with 704 pages, 110 illustrations.  ISBN 9811868.  $29.95.

Endometriosis and adhesions can form outside the uterus and cause pain

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Click here to download the free ebook, chapter 17  “Endometriosis Pain” from “Miracle Moms.” Includes theory, research, and heart-warming stories from women struggling with endometriosis pain.
(http://www.clearpassage.com/resources/ebook.php)

“Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain” by Larry and Belinda Wurn with Richard King, MD will be available September 15, 2009 (Med-Art Press). Foreword by New York Times best-selling author Christiane Northrup, MD  and endorsed by physicians from Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern, and other fine professionals.

Mary Lou Ballweg, Ph.D., President, Endometriosis Association, says, “Adhesions are a major problem for women with endometriosis, causing pain which can continue for decades, sexual and bowel function problems, difficulty with exercise and other movement. Previously, only surgery was available, which in itself could lead to more adhesions. This book will bring new hope to many women now suffering.”

By Jackie

As a part of endometriosis awareness month, today’s post is devoted to one of the main symptoms of endometriosis: painful menstruation. Doctors theorize that endometriosis can cause painful menstruation because the endometrial cells outside of the uterus respond to the same hormones that control the menstrual cycle. Thus, estrogen causes the cells to thicken, but they cannot exit the body through the vagina. As a result, they can cause pain and inflammation. Some doctors believe that over time, this can lead to scar tissue that causes organs to stick together. In some women, this “sticking together” causes infertility, chronic pain, bowel symptoms, and other painful symptoms.

In October of 2008, researchers published a study in the Gynecological and Obstetric Investigation, in which they investigated factors associated with the risk of developing painful menstruation in women with ovarian endometriomas. Ovarian endometriomas occur when endometrial cells form small cysts on the outside of the ovary. As they respond to hormone stimulation each month, they produce more cysts and can enlarge. Endometriomas (also known as chocolate cysts) can rupture and spill into the uterus, sometimes causing adhesions (scar tissue) and pelvic pain.

In the above study, researchers evaluated and interviewed 710 women with surgically confirmed ovarian endometriomas. 376 of these women also had a major complaint of painful menstruation. The researchers found that the following items as risk for dysmennorhea (painful menstruation):

• Age: A younger age at time of surgery increased a woman’s risk of developing menstrual pain
• Previous Medication Use
• Presence of Adhesions
• Presence of Adenomyosis, which had the strongest correlation

At Clear Passage Therapies, we specialize in treating adhesions. Our therapists have often noted a strong correlation between adhesions and endometriosis pain and dysfunction. We have found that by gently breaking apart the adhesions with manual techniques (see What is the Wurn Technique?) pain subsides and function returns. To learn more about our treatment, please visit our endometriosis pain page.

By Jackie

March is endometriosis awareness month, and one of the main issues that women are promoting is early detection and diagnosis of endometriosis. Because endometriosis can only be diagnosed through laparoscopic surgery, many women live with significant pain and dysfunction for years without being diagnosed or treated.

Laparoscopic surgery

The good news is that the same procedure to diagnose endometriosis can also be used to treat it. During laparoscopic surgery, the physician inserts a tube in or near the belly button, then pumps carbon dioxide into the pelvic cavity. As the gas expands, it creates a space between all of the pelvic organs. The surgeon then inserts a tiny camera to observe and film any mechanical anomalies, such as endometriosis. If she finds endometriosis, she may burn it with a laser. If she finds adhesions (which are commonly found with endometriosis), she will also burn the adhesions.

A significant amount of women find pain relief after the procedure. However, some women continue to experience pain. In our clinical experience, we have found that many women who still experience pain after laparoscopic surgery have a significant amount of adhesions. (For more information about adhesions and endometriosis, please see our post An Option for Women who are Still Infertile after Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis.)

Some doctors also note that pain recurs because endometriosis has re-grown. In a study published by the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (2005), researches retrospectively evaluated 115 women who underwent laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis. Deep endometriosis can be defined as “rectovaginal lesions as well as infiltrative forms that involve vital structures such as bowel, ureters, and bladder” (Journal of minimally Invasive Gynecology). The researchers evaluated these women to find predictors of deep endometriosis recurrence after surgery.

Of the 115 women, 28 experienced pain recurrence and 15 patients presented with recurrent clinical findings of deep endometriosis. From this group, the researchers were able to determine that the following predicted recurrence:

• Age: Younger patients had a greater risk of recurrence
• Obliteration of the pouch of Douglas: The pouch of Douglas is the space between the rectum and back wall of the uterus. When this cavity is closed during surgery, patients experience a higher risk of recurrence.
• Surgical Completeness: The study found that surgical incompleteness was the only predictor of a necessary second operation for deep endometriosis

If you are considering undergoing laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, you may ask your doctor about the procedure and how she will minimize the risk of recurrence. If you have already undergone laparoscopic surgery, you may obtain a copy of the surgical report or speak with your doctor to determine if you had any significant risks for recurrence.

To learn more about pain or dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery, see endometriosis pain.

By Jackie

Endometriosis is a crippling disease for millions of women. Common symptoms include painful periods, chronic pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, and painful bowel movements. However, many young women do not seek the help of a doctor because they believe their pain is normal – something that all women experience.

Unfortunately, when women finally decided to speak with their doctors, they often do not receive the correct diagnosis. A recent study published by Fertility and Sterility (Jan 2009) reviewed the experiences of 4,343 women with endometriosis. The study found that 63% of the women had been told by a doctor that “nothing was wrong with them.” This is an absolutely horrifying statistic. Over half of the women who sought help for debilitating pain caused by endometriosis were told they were fine!

What’s behind this statistic?

• First, endometriosis is a difficult disease to diagnose. A doctor can only make a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis through direct visualization during laparoscopic surgery. When doctors do not perform this surgery, they cannot see the endometriosis or the cause of their patient’s pain. Unfortunately, this leads some doctors to conclude that the patient’s pain is “all in her head.”
• Second, symptoms of endometriosis are commonly associated with other disorders, making it hard for doctors to piece together the actual cause. For example, a doctor may believe a patient has dysmennorhea (painful menstruation) and not realize that this is one of the symptoms of endometriosis.
• Third, doctors who do not specialize in female reproductive health may not readily recognize endometriosis symptoms. The above study found that women who spoke with a gynecologist about their pain were more likely to be correctly diagnosed than those who went to a general practitioner.

If you suspect you might have endometriosis, speak with a gynecologist about your symptoms. Do not be afraid to mention that you feel your symptoms could be related to endometriosis. If your doctor still feels there is “nothing wrong with you,” do not give-up! Seek a second opinion. All of the women in the study above eventually learned that they did in fact have endometriosis – but they had to speak with more than one doctor to get the correct diagnosis.

In an upcoming book, ‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain,’ researchers examine a non-surgical therapy to treat adhesion and endometriosis pain.

Gainesville, FL  (PRWEB ) November 19, 2008 – Endometriosis is a painful and debilitating condition for millions of women and girls, robbing them of their quality of life. While the cause of endometriosis is unknown, some pioneering studies about a non-surgical treatment are now bringing hope for some women.

In an upcoming book, Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain, gynecologist Richard King, MD and a physical therapy team examine a manual physical therapy (Wurn Technique®) that has decreased or eliminated pain associated with endometriosis for many women.

The Wurn Technique® was originally created to treat the adhesions co-author and physical therapist Belinda Wurn developed after pelvic surgery and radiation therapy following a diagnosis of cervical cancer. “I had double-over pain,” she said. “I could not work or stand up straight. It hurt to sit and even to breathe; the pain was unrelenting.”

After the Wurn Technique resolved Belinda’s pain, she was able to return to work. She and her husband, massage therapist Larry Wurn began treating other conditions related to adhesions. They soon learned that adhesions and endometriosis pain were intimately related.

Adhesions associated with endometriosis can cause pain anywhere in the body (abdomen, pelvis, low back). Dysfunctions such as poor digestion, irritable bowel, and infertility may also result from the adhesions and endometriosis. “We believe that the pull of adhesions on pain-sensitive structures is what causes the severe, debilitating pain in many women with endometriosis,” said Larry Wurn. “In fact, adhesions are frequently found in and near sites of endometrial implants.”

Women with endometrial implants often report a great deal of pain, which may occur

• before and during menstruation (dysmenorrhea),
• with ovulation,
• with sex (dyspareunia),
• with urination, bowel movements, diarrhea, or constipation.

While physicians do not know the exact cause of endometriosis pain, they often recognize an intimate relationship between endometriosis and adhesions; when they find endometriosis, they often find adhesions nearby.

The Wurns have published several studies on the Wurn Technique in peer-reviewed medical journals. Studies in ‘Medscape General Medicine’ (2004) and ‘Fertility and Sterility’ (2006) showed that the therapy improved fertility and decreased or eliminated endometriosis and intercourse pain in most participants. In a study from ‘Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine’ (2008) the therapy opened blocked fallopian tubes in women who had been diagnosed infertile. Many had natural pregnancies after their tube(s) opened, and some have had second natural pregnancies – indicating that the results of therapy lasted for years in some women.

Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain will be published this winter. The table of contents is available at the Clear Passage Therapies blog to spur discussions with their readers on important topics. A free e-book excerpt from the book will be available in December at www.clearpassage.com.

By Jackie

Endometriosis severely impacts the lives of thousands of women. Many women continue to be frustrated by treatment options – from laparoscopic surgery to medications that cause a menopausal state. If you happen to be one of these women, you can still do quite a bit to take your health into your own hands.

Research continues to show the link between what you eat and the severity of endometriosis symptoms. That’s right, pain relief may be waiting in your fridge – or more importantly, by avoiding some things in your fridge.

A recent study published in Fertility and Sterility found that dietary therapy is “more effective than surgery plus placebo to obtain relief of pain associated with endometriosis stage III-IV and improvement of quality life.” Furthermore, the study founds that dietary therapy is equally effective as hormonal suppression treatment.

So what exactly is dietary therapy? Dietary therapy is founded on the principle that endometriosis is extremely estrogen sensitive. Furthermore, cramps during your period are caused by prostaglandin synthesis. Dietary therapy focuses on reducing or increasing food that can impact the delicate balance of these hormones.

A great website, www.endo-resolved.com provides an explanation of the dietary therapy and what follows is a brief summary. Let’s start with foods to avoid:

• Wheat, refined and concentrated carbohydrates, refined sugars and honey, and dairy. WHY? Because they cause inflammation
• Red meats, caffeine, fried food, margarine, and hydrogenated fats. WHY? Because they stimulate negative prostaglandins
• Soy and soy products WHY? Because they have a negative influence on estrogen
• Tinned and frozen packaged food, additives, and preservatives. WHY? Because they increase the chemical load on the system

You might be thinking – well what exactly can I eat? There’s a host of healthy food that includes whole grains (excluding wheat and rye), beans, peas, brown rice, vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, etc. Some especially good food and oils include evening primrose, walnut oil, flax seed oil, mustard greens, broccoli, cabbage, and turnips.

Dietary therapy for endometriosis is no small change, and it can be overwhelming. So start small. You can start by designating one day a week for your diet. Then slowly, over time, add additional days.Want to read more about what you can do about your endometriosis? Visit our studies of interest page.

By Jackie

Andie, one of our former patients who struggled with infertility, was diagnosed with endometriosis. She underwent laparoscopic surgery, 7 months of hormonal shots, and 14 intra uterine inseminations (IUI), but was still unable to become pregnant.

Why couldn’t Andie become pregnant with the help of IUIs? An IUI can help sperm bypass the cervix and make it safely to the uterus, thus increasing the chances of pregnancy. However, if endometriosis is constricting the ovaries or fallopian tubes, the woman’s egg many not reach the uterus. Endometriosis may also cover the uterus, constricting it and causing it to spasm – which can prevent implantation of a fertilized egg.

Andie decided to come to our clinic to see if we could help her. We focused on reducing adhesions and restoring proper mobility to all organs and tissues in her pelvis. We paid special attention to her ovaries and fallopian tubes, ensuring her egg would have a “clear passage” to the uterus.

After treatment, Andie knew it was a good sign when her endometriosis pain was reduced. She told us, “My first ovulation after treatment was pain free.” That month, Andie became pregnant. She later delivered a healthy baby girl.

CPT has helped numerous women like Andie become pregnant. Andie’s full story and those of 75 other CPT patients will be featured in our upcoming book, Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain.