Endometriosis is one of the most common and most misunderstood conditions affecting people with a uterus. Despite impacting millions, it often goes undiagnosed for years, leaving many to navigate chronic pain, confusing symptoms, or fertility challenges without clear answers. In today’s episode, we’re going to walk you through what endometriosis is, why it’s so difficult to identify, and the different ways it can influence reproductive health.
Hosts:
Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical Officer, Progyny
Lissa Kline, LCSW, SVP, Experience
This show does not constitute medical advice.
Progyny Resources:
- Progyny: What is endometriosis?
- WHO: Endometriosis
- PubMed: Global, regional, and national burdens of endometriosis from 1990 to 2021: a trend analysis
The DocTalk series, where we discuss current events on the full spectrum of women’s health and family building and what they might mean for you. From news, research studies, pop culture, and everything in-between, we’re going to break it all down and sift through the noise with the help of our expert Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Janet Choi and host, Lissa Kline, LCSW.