What everyone should know about endo

Endometriosis aka endo affects one in nine Australian women - yes, that might be you, your friend or perhaps your partner struggles with it. Intensively heavy periods, pulsing headaches, excruciating abdominal pain and painful sex are just some of the dibilating symtoms. It’s often hard to nail a diagnosis and there is no cure.   Bridget Hustwaite hosts Triple J’s nighttime program, Good Nights, and has just written a book called How To Endo which blends her own experiences with tips and strategies from health experts. After 12 years, Bridget was finally diagnosed with severe endo in 2018.    In this episode, Bridget gives listeners an endo 101, outlines the symptoms and talks candidly about her own journey with the disease.    WANT MORE FROM BRIDGET?   To hear today's full interview, where Bridget talks about sex and endo plus the toll it takes on your mental health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.    Bridget’s new book, How to Endo, is out now (Allen & Unwin, $29.99). You can follow her on Instagram at @bridgethustwaite or via @endogram    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?    Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.    In print: Each Sunday, pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.