Brave & Curious with Dr Lora Shahine17 Joulu 2024

Ep 102 Endometriosis Explained: Learn How to Advocate for Your Care with Dr. Karen Tang

Have you been told your debilitating period pain is normal?

Have you ever wondered if you have endometriosis?

Maybe you're curious how you can find out for sure?

In this conversation Dr. Karen Tang, author of It's Not Hysteria and founder of Thrive Gynecology, joins Dr. Lora Shahine to delve into the complexities of endometriosis, a common, often-misdiagnosed condition that affects many women. In this episode you'll hear the symptoms, challenges, myths, and various treatment options available.

Drs. Tang and Shahine share their experiences caring for women with endometriosis for years - Dr. Tang's perspective as a minimally invasive gynecology surgeon and Dr. Shahine as a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist. They share how little they learned about endometriosis in early medical training, patient stories of doctor's dismissing obvious symptoms of the disease, and how much we still need to learn and research to help.

You'll finish this episode empowered to advocate for your care and find the right doctor to help you with your next steps.

In this episode you'll hear:

[3:46] Understanding endometriosis

[9:18] Causes and theories for endometriosis

[17:24] Diagnosis & surgical confirmation

[26:57] Treatment options

[35:32] Advocating for yourself and your health

Resources mentioned:

karentangmd.com

It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Heath (But Were Never Told)

Follow @karentangmd on Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok

Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations

Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

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