All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

Why Your Disruptive Periods Might Be Endometriosis

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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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