In this eye-opening episode, host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Shaheen Khazali, a specialist who has performed over 4,000 endometriosis surgeries, on the complexities of endometriosis, especially when symptoms overlap with recurrent UTI and bladder pain.

They explore what endometriosis really is, where it can appear (including in the urinary tract), how it may be mistaken for IBS or UTI, and why so many patients go years without a diagnosis. Dr. Khazali also shares current thinking on diagnosis methods, including upcoming biomarker tests, and clarifies the differences between surgical approaches, such as ablation versus excision.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why endometriosis symptoms can be mistaken for UTIs, especially during urination or after sexual activity
  
  
  
• The most common and uncommon locations where endometriosis can grow
  
  
  
• How hormone therapy and surgery can affect urinary and reproductive symptoms
  
  
  
• What to ask your doctor if you suspect you may have endometriosis and feel you're not being heard.

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