Endometriosis is far more than “bad periods.” It is a complex, inflammatory, hormone-driven condition that can affect the entire body. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch, a respected expert in endometriosis and pelvic pain, for a deep, honest conversation about what endometriosis really is and why it is still so widely misunderstood in mainstream medicine. We covered SO much in this shorter episode - prepare to learn;

What endometriosis is and how it develops

Common and overlooked symptoms of endometriosis

What clinicians should look for when diagnosing endometriosis

The role of estrogen dominance in endometriosis

Inflammation and its connection to chronic pelvic pain

The links between endometriosis, autoimmune disease, and gut health

Why it can take years, or even decades, to receive a diagnosis

How endometrial tissue can appear outside the pelvis and throughout the body - including in the nose and brain

The impact of endometriosis on a woman’s quality of life, mental health, fertility, and relationships

Whether endometriosis appears to be familial or genetic

Adenomyosis and how it overlaps with endometriosis

We also explore treatment options, including:

Laparoscopic surgery and advanced endometriosis treatment

Excision vs ablation and why the difference matters

Birth control pills and IUDs

Concerns around estrogen stimulation

Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch, author of Beating Endo How to Reclaim Your Life From Endometriosis, is the Founder of Iris Wings Sanctuary for Endometriosis Surgery & Wellness in Los Angeles. Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuchs’ practice is limited to Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynecologic Surgery, and is primarily a referral practice. Her training, under the guidance of Dr. C.Y. Liu and Dr. Harry Reich - both pioneers in the field of advanced laparoscopic surgery — allows Dr. Kerin Orbuch to be one of a handful of physicians across the country trained to perform advanced minimally invasive procedures.

You can follow Dr Kernin Orbuch and find out more about her work here;

Website - https://www.lagyndr.com/

Instagram 1 - / dririskerinorbuch

Instagram 2 - / iriswings

Beating Endo book - https://a.co/d/5pwEoM6

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