Endometriosis: Understanding the Symptoms, Getting the Diagnosis & Treatment Options w/ Dr. Soyini Hawkins

EPISODE OVERVIEW: In today’s episode, part 2 with Dr. Soyini Hawkins, we’ll discuss all things endometriosis.  Endometriosis affects 200 million women worldwide and 1out of 10 women in the US.  Due to lack of education and resources, it is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.  In fact, research shows that the average time it takes to get a diagnosis is 7-10 years. Tune in to learn more about this invisible chronic disease is impacting the lives of so many women around the world, oftentimes unknowingly.In this episode we’ll discuss:Explanation of what endometriosis is and how it affects the bodySymptoms associated with endometriosisHow to get a diagnosisTreatment options availableHow lifestyle changes impact the efficacy of treatmentThe difference between endometriosis and adenomyosisCONNECT W/ DR. HAWKINS:WebsiteFacebook InstagramRESOURCES MENTIONED:The White Dress ProjectEndometriosis Foundation of America _______If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to share it with a friend (or a few) and leave a review to ensure others are able to find the pod!Are you subscribed to the podcast? If not, be sure to do so to automatically receive our latest episodes:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherFollow The Sista Circle Podcast via social media:IG: @thesistacirclepodcastFacebook: @thesistacirclepodcastYoutube: The Sista Circle Podcast And don’t forget to subscribe to The Sista Circle Podcast mailing list: www.thesistacircle.com/subscribeSupport the show