You Probably Have Endometriosis - Here’s What To Do About It | Dr Jill Ingenito | Dr Karan

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“  When people come in to see me for pelvic pain, you need to convince me that you DON’T have endometriosis.” Dr Jill Ingenito is an endometriosis excision surgeon, one of few Ob/Gyn’s specialising in the field. She’s amassed a strong following online, talking about this chronically under represented health issue affecting so many women. In this episode Jill and I explore just how common endometriosis is, why it takes so long for women to be diagnosed and what the condition does inside a woman’s body. Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ Why so few in healthcare know to look for endometriosis ➡︎  Why we’re probably drastically underestimating how many people have the condition ➡︎ How endometriosis can spread all over your body - including your eyes ➡︎ Why more people need to know about the “endometriosis rainbow” ➡ How to best advocate for yourself if you think you’ve got the condition Connect with Dr Jill Ingenito Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpelvicpaindo/ Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:47 What is endometriosis? 3:43 When will we have a cure? 4:38 Why endo is chronically underfunded 6:18 How many people really have endo? 10:40 The 4 stages of endo 18:43 How far can endo spread? 21:13 Why it’s not just a ‘women’s health’ issue 27:28 How medicine is getting it so wrong 31:20 What is excision surgery? 35:41 The impact of endo on someone’s life 39:32 The role of diet and nutrition 48:28 Why endo is linked to other chronic conditions 50:02 How to best advocate for yourself About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation You Probably Have Endometriosis - Here’s What To Do About It | Dr Jill Ingenito | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran