What is endometriosis? OB/GYN explains the causes, symptoms, & treatment options | Stanford

In this video, Dr. Kate Shaw explains what endometriosis is, its causes and symptoms, and diagnosis and treatment options. Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition that affects roughly 10% of women and gender diverse individuals between the ages of 25 and 40.

0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is endometriosis?
1:13 What are symptoms of endometriosis?
1:57 What causes endometriosis?
2:55 How is someone diagnosed with endometriosis?
3:26 How is endometriosis treated?
4:10 How is endometriosis managed?

Dr. Kate Shaw specializes in family planning, contraception, early pregnancy management and general gynecology and is the Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Specialties at Stanford.

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 2/25/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, Stanford Center for Professional Development, and Stanford Medicine Education Technology Team.

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