Endometriosis: Understanding the Symptoms, Getting the Diagnosis & Treatment Options w/ Dr. Soyini Hawkins

EPISODE OVERVIEW: In today’s episode, part 2 with Dr. Soyini Hawkins, we’ll discuss all things endometriosis.  Endometriosis affects 200 million women worldwide and 1out of 10 women in the US.  Due to lack of education and resources, it is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.  In fact, research shows that the average time it takes to get a diagnosis is 7-10 years. Tune in to learn more about this invisible chronic disease is impacting the lives of so many women around the world, oftentimes unknowingly.

In this episode we’ll discuss:

• Explanation of what endometriosis is and how it affects the body
• Symptoms associated with endometriosis
• How to get a diagnosis
• Treatment options available
• How lifestyle changes impact the efficacy of treatment
• The difference between endometriosis and adenomyosis

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The White Dress Project

Endometriosis Foundation of America 

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