EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 4 MIN
QC: Endometriosis in Teens: Red Flags Doctors Miss and Families Normalize
from Endo Battery · host Alanna
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)We challenge the myth that teens are “too young” for endometriosis and show how to spot red flags that go far beyond “normal cramps.” Dr. Megan Wasson shares clear signs, family dynamics that normalize pain, and steps to get answers sooner.• redefining normal: pain as more than an inconvenience• family patterns that normalize severe period pain• the pediatrician pitfall: quick dismissal without probing• functional impact: missed school, sports, and social life• pain outside bleeding days as a key clue• GI symptoms that flare around menses• practical steps: symptom tracking and focused questions• when to escalate: specialists, imaging, and tailored careDo you have more questions? Keep them coming. Send them in, and I'll bring you the expert answers. You can send them in by using the link in the top of the description of this podcast episode or by emailing [email protected] or visiting the Endobattery.com contact pageSupport the showWebsite endobattery.comInstagram: EndoBattery
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Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We challenge the myth that teens are “too young” for endometriosis and show how to spot red flags that go far beyond “normal cramps.” Dr. Megan Wasson shares clear signs, family dynamics that normalize pain, and steps to get answers sooner. • redefining normal: pain as more than an inconvenience • family patterns that normalize severe period pain • the pediatrician pitfall: quick dismissal without pr...
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