Why Your Disruptive Periods Might Be Endometriosis

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Kelly Hankins, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, in honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month which we recognise in March. Endometriosis affects 1 in 7 women, which is up to 14% of the population.

In this episode, Dr Kelly and Dr Shauna discuss:

What is endometriosis?
How do you know if you have it? What are the symptoms?
Painful periods and how much pain is normal.
What’s the link between endometriosis and fertility?
What are the treatments?
What happens during endometriosis surgery.
Lifestyle factors that assist with managing endometriosis.
Dyspareunia: what should you do if sex is painful for you?
Vaginismus: what is it? What can you do to treat it?
Chronic pelvic pain: what causes it?
What is prolapse?
A break down of female anatomy.
What is a hysterectomy?
Cervical screening: how has it changed over the years, and why?
What to expect when you see a gynaecologist.
A piece of advice for her 20-something self.