In the Hautes-Pyrénées, the Capvern thermal baths affirm their medical vocation. The spa season is enriched with a new program of therapeutic education dedicated to endometriosis, designed to provide long-term support to patients.
At the Capvern thermal baths, thermal therapy has cultivated recognized expertise for decades in the treatment of digestive, rheumatological, and urinary conditions. Fueled by bicarbonate-sodium-rich waters with trace elements, the facility welcomes spa-goers every year seeking relief from chronic pain and functional disorders. Looking ahead, the resort is taking a new step by introducing a program of therapeutic patient education specifically focused on endometriosis, a first in France.
This chronic condition, affecting approximately one in ten women, is accompanied by persistent pain, fatigue, and often has a significant impact on quality of life. At Capvern, the response is comprehensive. The ETP program, developed in partnership with specialized actors, revolves around a structured journey incorporating medical information, practical workshops, and personalized follow-up.
A holistic approach to living better with the disease
The ETP program begins with an educational diagnosis led by a coordinating nurse. This initial step helps define personalized objectives and build a path tailored to the symptoms and expectations of each patient. The workshops combine medical information, care practices, and exchange time, with a focus on autonomy and understanding of the disease. Tailored physical activities, water pilates, chronic pain management, self-massage, sophrology, and pelvic floor work form the core of this comprehensive care. Other workshops address nutrition, fatigue, self-image, or sexuality without taboos, aiming to enhance the overall experience of the condition. The multidisciplinary approach aims to provide concrete tools that can be applied in everyday life.
Several sessions are scheduled throughout the spa season, with registrations possible via the facility’s website. The program can be followed without a treatment regimen, although the teams recommend combining it with a conventional cure to enhance its pain-relieving benefits. At the end of the program, a concrete action plan emerges: self-care practices, dietary guidelines, gradual return to activity. Three remote nursing follow-ups extend the support. At the Capvern thermal baths, thermal therapy confirms its ability to evolve according to today’s health needs.
