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Abdominal cramps

Abdominal pain in women is a common yet complex problem that can manifest as sharp, dull, aching, or throbbing sensations in the lower belly and pelvic area. While often linked to menstrual cycle (dysmenorrhea), it is crucial to recognize that this pain can signal issues beyond reproductive health.

Pain can originate from three main systems: the digestive system (e.g., Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), constipation, or gastritis), the urinary system (e.g., UTIs, kidney stones), or the female reproductive system.

Persistent or severe pelvic discomfort may be a sign of underlying, chronic conditions like Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), or Uterine Fibroids. The location, timing, and nature of the pain are all vital clues.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for specific health concerns, especially if symptoms are severe, sudden, or accompanied by fever/heavy bleeding.

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Agathe Caroulleam3jhz2hby3doz3zibprofessionalsgridl6ntkj

Agathe Caroulle

Osteopath MSc D.O

1410 Waterloo

Chronic pelvic pain

About

Agathe Caroule an osteopath specialising in uro-gynaecology, chronic pelvic pain, perinatal care, and paediatrics. My approach is a holistic approach to the patient and is grounded in scientific evidence. Listening, empathy, and gentleness are also central to my practice. I work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, as I am convinced that a multidisciplinary approach is essential and can bring a great deal to patients.

Speaks

French

Type

Healthcare

Areas of practice

Endometriosis & adenomyosis PCOS Perimenopause Perinatal Health Postpartum Health Chronic Pelvic Pain Fertility Issues & ART Menopause

Supports

Painful intercourse Painful Periods Lower Back Pain Abdominal cramps Pelvic pain Irregular Cycles Pelvic Heaviness Pelvic Floor Tension Joint Pain Difficulty conceiving Absent Periods Heavy Periods
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Ashley Pescod

Osteopath MSc D.O

1050 Ixelles, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert

Endometriosis & adenomyosis

About

Ashley is an osteopath specializing in urogynecology and chronic pain, with particular expertise in managing endometriosis and adenomyosis. She supports women at different stages of their lives, including during pregnancy and postpartum, and also treats infants and children. Her practice is rooted in an approach based on listening, compassion, and respect for consent, placing each patient's lived experience and body at the heart of care.

Speaks

French · English

Type

Healthcare

Areas of practice

Endometriosis & adenomyosis Chronic Pelvic Pain Postpartum Health Perinatal Health Pelvic floor dysfunction Pelvic Floor Tension Vulvodynia & Vaginismus Fertility Issues & ART

Supports

Painful intercourse Pelvic pain Abdominal cramps Joint Pain Bloating Difficulty conceiving Pelvic Floor Tension Urinary Leaks Painful Periods Lower Back Pain Pelvic Heaviness
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Aude Berger

Menstrual wellness coach

1470 Genappe

Women well-being

About

Aude Berger is a menstrual wellness coach and cycle expert specialising in hormonal health and cyclical wellbeing. With a warm, non-judgmental approach, she supports women through conditions like PMS, painful periods, PCOS, and endometriosis, and through life transitions including postpartum, stopping contraception, and perimenopause. She offers individual care programs in person or online, as well as talking circles focused on perimenopause and the mother-daughter relationship.

Speaks

French

Type

Wellbeing

Areas of practice

PCOS Endometriosis & adenomyosis PMDD PMS Emotional support Menopause Perimenopause

Supports

Pelvic pain Abdominal cramps Heavy Periods Anxiety Fatigue Bloating Mood Swings Sleep Issues
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Camille Lycke

Pelvic floor physiotherapist

1050 Ixelles, 1000 Brussels

Chronic pelvic pain

About

Camille works with kindness and adapts every session to her patient's symptoms, history, and pace. Her practice combines manual therapy, individualised therapeutic exercises, and targeted pelvic floor work, performed externally and/or internally when indicated and always with informed consent. She also uses electrostimulation for pain relief or muscle support, and places therapeutic education at the heart of her approach, helping patients understand their pain and manage it more independently. She supports patients in returning to physical activity and, when needed, guides them through a gradual, comfortable return to intimacy.

Speaks

French · English

Type

Healthcare

Areas of practice

Endometriosis & adenomyosis Menopause Vulvodynia & Vaginismus Chronic Pelvic Pain Perinatal Health Pelvic floor dysfunction Pelvic Floor Tension Recurrent UTIs

Supports

Pelvic pain Painful Periods Bloating Abdominal cramps Vaginal discomfort Painful intercourse Pelvic Floor Tension Urinary Leaks Muscle Weakness & Loss Pelvic Heaviness
Camille Mourmansam3jhz2hby3doz3zibprofessionalsgridl6ntkj

Camille Mourmans

Kinesiologist, Zenthai Shiatsu therapist

1060 Saint-Gilles, 7711 Mouscron

Anxiety Disorders

About

Camille is a kinesiologist and Zenthai Shiatsu practitioner offering a gentle, judgment-free space to reconnect with yourself. Through muscle testing and conscious touch, she helps release what weighs you down and restore your own inner resources, at your pace, fully clothed.

Speaks

French · English

Type

Wellbeing

Areas of practice

Anxiety Disorders Depression Burnout PTSD & Trauma Trying to conceive (TTC)

Supports

Lower Back Pain Bloating Joint Pain Depressive Symptoms Anxiety Difficulty conceiving Emotional Dysregulation Mood Swings Abdominal cramps
Cassandre Calvetam3jhz2hby3doz3zibprofessionalsgridl6ntkj

Cassandre Calvet

Osteopath MSc D.O

1180 Uccle

Chronic pelvic pain

About

Cassandre Calvet is an osteopath specialising in women's health, perinatal care, and paediatrics, with a particular focus on the uro-gynaecological sphere. She works with pelvic pain, gynaecological disorders, fertility, and the full arc of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Her approach is holistic and deeply individualised: she takes the time to listen, explain, and build a care plan that fits each person's needs, rhythm, and goals. Consent and respect for boundaries are central to every consultation. When needed, she collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure a coherent, complementary pathway. With Axelle, you can expect attentive care and a space to understand your body, without judgement.

Speaks

French · English

Type

Healthcare

Areas of practice

Endometriosis & adenomyosis Menopause Perinatal Health Postpartum Health Fertility Issues & ART Chronic Pelvic Pain Vulvodynia & Vaginismus Sexual Health Difficulties

Supports

Painful Periods Abdominal cramps Vaginal discomfort Joint Pain Heavy Periods Sleep Issues Bloating Painful intercourse Pelvic pain Pelvic Floor Tension Pelvic Heaviness Muscle Weakness & Loss Urinary Leaks Difficulty conceiving Lower Back Pain
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Dr. Louise Lempereur

Sexologist, General practitioner

1030 Schaerbeek

Sexual difficulties

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General practitioner in training, certified in positive sexology, I provide holistic care for patients. As a sexologist, I focus on couples to help them (re)find a connection with their partner, taking into account the life phase and what bodies may be going through (children, menopause, illness, job/life changes, etc.) in order to (re)discover a fulfilling sexuality and intimacy.

Speaks

French

Type

Healthcare

Areas of practice

General Concerns Sexual difficulties

Supports

Abdominal cramps Hot Flashes Vaginal discomfort Low Libido Fatigue Heavy Periods Hair thinness & loss Vulvodynia & Vaginismus Sleep Issues Joint Pain Mood Swings Bloating
Florence Bertulotam3jhz2hby3doz3zibprofessionalsgridl6ntkj

Florence Bertulot

Nutritherapist, Yoga / Pilates instructor

1410 Waterloo, 1470 Genappe

Fertility & Postpartum

About

Florence specializes in perinatal support and women's hormonal wellness, helping women understand their bodies and decode hormonal signals through individual consultations and group programs. Her approach combines nutrition and coaching to create lasting lifestyle changes. As a yoga teacher, she offers fertility yoga, with prenatal, postnatal, and mother & baby classes.

Speaks

French · English

Type

Wellbeing

Areas of practice

Fertility issues Perimenopause Menopause

Supports

Hot Flashes Mood Swings Abdominal cramps
Laura Lecomteam3jhz2hby3doz3zibprofessionalsgridl6ntkj

Laura Lecomte

Sophrologist

5101 Namur

Endometriosis & adenomyosis

About

Laura is a sophrologist and coach who particularly supports women, specializing in endometriosis, stress, and burnout.

Speaks

French

Type

Wellbeing

Areas of practice

PCOS Endometriosis & adenomyosis PMDD

Supports

Abdominal cramps Pelvic pain Anxiety Sleep Issues Fatigue Mood Swings
Maïté Hamouchiam3jhz2hby3doz3zibprofessionalsgridl6ntkj

Maïté Hamouchi

Functional Naturopath

1180 Uccle, 1380 Lasne

Women well-being

About

As a Functional Naturopath specializing in women's health, I combine scientific rigor with attentive listening to restore your body's overall balance. My mission is to provide you with concrete, personalized tools to reclaim control over your vitality and hormonal health.

Speaks

French

Type

Wellbeing

Areas of practice

Endometriosis & adenomyosis PCOS PMDD Fertility issues Menopause Perimenopause

Supports

Abdominal cramps Hot Flashes Low Libido Pelvic pain Heavy Periods Skin concerns Anxiety Hair thinness & loss Mood Swings Sleep Issues Fatigue Bloating
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Margaux Crickx

Nutritherapist, Aromatherapist

1060 Saint-Gilles, 1180 Uccle

Nutritional and metabolic health

About

Margaux is a nutritional therapist, herbalist, and aromatologist. She supports women in achieving overall balance by connecting physiology, emotions, and lifestyle. Convinced that nutrition is a cornerstone of self-care, she helps transform food into a simple and practical tool for harmony and well-being.

Speaks

French

Type

Wellbeing

Areas of practice

Endometriosis & adenomyosis PCOS Perimenopause Menopause Burnout Inflammatory conditions Nutritional & Metabolic Health Immune and autoimmune health

Supports

Anxiety Fatigue Bloating Heavy Periods Irregular Cycles Spotting Absent Periods Hot Flashes Painful Periods Abdominal cramps Night sweats Mood Swings Sleep Issues Muscle Weakness & Loss Brain Fog
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Pascal Haass

Physiotherapist, Shiatsu therapist

1070 Anderlecht, 1050 Ixelles, 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort

Endometriosis & adenomyosis

About

Pascal is a physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain, with a focus on women living with endometriosis. His practice blends the rigour of physiotherapy with traditional manual therapies such as shiatsu and Thai massage, combining deep manipulative and acupressure techniques with breathwork, movement, and meditation to support relaxation and pain relief. He advocates for a care model that goes beyond the medical framework, actively involving patients' support networks in the healing process.

Speaks

French · English

Type

Healthcare

Areas of practice

Endometriosis & adenomyosis Chronic Pelvic Pain

Supports

Pelvic pain Painful Periods Lower Back Pain Bloating Abdominal cramps Joint Pain Fatigue
Valentine Verheyeam3jhz2hby3doz3zibprofessionalsgridl6ntkj

Valentine Verheye

Functional Naturopath

1380 Lasne

Women well-being

About

Valentine is a naturopath specializing in female hormonal health. Her approach is complementary to conventional medicine, and she works in collaboration with various healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, gynecologists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, psychologists, and others. Her approach is functional and self-regulatory.

Speaks

French

Type

Wellbeing

Areas of practice

Endometriosis & adenomyosis PCOS PMDD Menopause Perimenopause Fertility issues

Supports

Hot Flashes Pelvic pain Abdominal cramps Heavy Periods Skin concerns Mood Swings Sleep Issues Fatigue Bloating

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