Pelvic pain expert Dr Jane Chalmers explains why endometriosis pain doesn’t always match disease severity, and how to support your nervous system before and after surgery. Learn more about pain recovery and holistic healing with Matilda Health.

After surgery, it’s common to feel physically drained, but what we don’t talk about enough is the emotional impact of recovery. Many people describe feeling isolated, disconnected from their support networks, or unsure of how to reach out again.

In this blog, we’ll explore why social support matters so much during recovery, and offer gentle, practical ways to reconnect, even if you’re not quite sure where to start.

Bladder and bowel dysfunction are frequently under-recognised components of the endometriosis experience, yet they are often among the most distressing.

Navigating uncertainty is one of the hardest parts of the endometriosis journey, especially when you’ve gone through the process of a laparoscopy and come out the other side without a clear diagnosis.

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming- there’s so much to think about, both physically and emotionally. That’s where prehab and rehab come in. These simple, evidence-based strategies can make a real difference to how you recover and feel after surgery.

When it comes to endometriosis, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach and choosing to have surgery is a deeply personal decision. It’s not something I ever took lightly, and it’s not the only path to relief. But for me, at three different points in my journey, surgery felt like the right choice. Looking back, each of those decisions came from a place of wanting to protect my health and quality of life and I do not regret undergoing any of those procedures.

If you live with endometriosis or persistent pelvic pain, you probably already know that pain doesn’t follow a neat, predictable schedule. Some days are manageable. Others are overwhelming. And many days fall somewhere in between.

Recovery from endometriosis surgery is about more than wound healing. It’s a delicate process of physical, emotional, and hormonal adjustment- especially in the first few weeks.

Research confirms what many patients have known for years: endometriosis is associated with significantly higher rates of insomnia, poor sleep quality, and daytime fatigue compared to those without the condition.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of the muscles, nerves, and tissues in and around the pelvis — while also considering how the whole body works together. This blog explores how Pelvic Health Physiotherapy supports muscle function before and after endometriosis surgery.

Surgery for endometriosis can be a big moment—not just physically, but emotionally too. For loved ones, it can be hard to know what to say or do. How do you show up meaningfully without overstepping? How can you support them before, during, and after surgery in a way that feels genuinely helpful?

This guide is for you.

Endometriosis surgery recovery is often messy, emotional, and full of surprises—even the third time around, each recovery brings its own unique challenges. Here’s an honest take on what it’s really like beyond the pamphlets and polite checklists, and how a support app like Matilda could have made the process a bit easier.

You’ve done it. You made it through surgery and the early recovery period. Slowly, you’re getting back into life. But maybe you’re wondering… now what?

Feeling tired after laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is normal. But that doesn’t make it any less frustrating.

So, you’ve had your laparoscopy. Whether it’s your first or your fifth, the days following surgery can feel like a mix of relief, confusion, and discomfort. You're finally on the other side—but what now?

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming, but small daily actions can make a big difference in your recovery. One of the most effective ways to stay motivated, engaged, and accountable during this critical time is habit tracking.