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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! In this solo episode Lauren dives into one of the most common yet misunderstood conditions affecting women’s health.
Endometriosis affects roughly 1 in 10 women, yet the average time to diagnosis is still 6–10 years. In this episode, Lauren breaks down what endometriosis actually is, why painful periods are often dismissed for years, and how hormonal birth control can sometimes mask symptoms early on.
She also discusses the new clinical guidance around endometriosis diagnosis, which is shifting away from requiring surgery for confirmation and toward earlier clinical diagnosis and multidisciplinary care.
You’ll also learn about:
• the different types of endometriosis• common symptoms and why they extend beyond the pelvis• the role of central sensitization and overlapping conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome• why surgical treatment is sometimes controversial• what factors can worsen or improve symptoms• and how pelvic health physiotherapy can play an important role in managing pain and improving quality of life
Painful periods may be common but they should never be ignored.