The female body undergoes numerous unfamiliar changes throughout its life cycle. These changes are often dismissed, attributed to menstrual discomfort or even considered “normal.” But at South Texas Pelvic Health, bringing awareness to issues that seem too taboo to talk about is the norm. The practice addresses various pelvic floor issues, ranging from common urinary and bowel problems to complex chronic pain conditions with diverse diagnoses. Although these symptoms can stem from a variety of causes, the most common and misunderstood is endometriosis.
Dr. Kathryn DeBerry, owner and physical therapist at South Texas Pelvic Health, realized how few and far between practices like this were after having her first child. Upon moving to Corpus Christi, she decided to become that resource for local women and their conditions that were often overlooked.
“One in 10 women are affected by endometriosis,” shared Melissa Huber, an occupational therapist at South Texas Pelvic Health. “Endo is where tissue of the lining in the uterus grows outside of it. Depending on where in the body the endo is, symptoms can vary, which makes it even more challenging to diagnose.”…