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Bloating and bowel changes can occur with SIBO or endometriosis. Learn when breath testing may help, its limits, and what care to discuss.
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Bloating and bowel changes can occur with SIBO or endometriosis. Learn when breath testing may help, its limits, and what care to discuss.

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Learn when pelvic floor PT may help after endometriosis surgery, which symptoms to discuss with your doctor, and when treatment can safely begin.

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Learn how to create a patient-centered fertility plan with your endometriosis care team, addressing symptoms, treatment, and desired timelines.
Lotus Endometriosis Institute provides California-based surgical evaluation and advanced excision care for patients with suspected endometriosis, adenomyosis, complex pelvic pain, and related conditions.
Many patients contact us from outside California to learn whether traveling for in-person evaluation and possible surgery may be appropriate.
2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Monday - Friday
154 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420