Why Endometriosis Patients Keep Getting Gaslit
Season 1 Episode 16 | 11m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
Join us to demystify and get behind-the-scenes look at diagnosing and treating it.
It’s not “just cramps”, pregnancy will not cure the disease, and yes (sigh)...even teens can get it. People with endometriosis keep getting gaslit. Why is their pain being dismissed? Alok and Sheena talk about how the healthcare system has fallen short, and how social media is stepping in to help. Karen Chang MD joins us to bust some endo myths that even some doctors believe.
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Why Endometriosis Patients Keep Getting Gaslit
Season 1 Episode 16 | 11m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
It’s not “just cramps”, pregnancy will not cure the disease, and yes (sigh)...even teens can get it. People with endometriosis keep getting gaslit. Why is their pain being dismissed? Alok and Sheena talk about how the healthcare system has fallen short, and how social media is stepping in to help. Karen Chang MD joins us to bust some endo myths that even some doctors believe.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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