
March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing the awareness and understanding of a condition that affects millions of women and adolescents of reproductive age worldwide. This painful disorder occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, leading to severe pain and reproductive complications. “Endometriosis can profoundly impact a woman’s life, causing debilitating pain affecting her ability to perform everyday activities,” said Emily Kliethermes, DC, lead clinician at the Foot Levelers Women’s Health Clinic at Logan University Health Centers’ Montgomery Health Center. “Our goal is for women to feel heard and know that …