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.
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