Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Root Causes, & Treatments | Felice Gersh, MD

Endometriosis is very common, affecting 10-15% of women. And yet it is poorly understood, under-diagnosed, and inadequately treated.

Join me for this deep dive into what we do and don't know about this often painful chronic condition that can have huge impacts on women's fertility, sexuality, mental health, and overall quality of life.

In this talk, I explain the roles of...
* retrograde menstruation
* progesterone resistance
* the endocannabinoid system
and how these three elements combine to create an improper immune response that leads to endometrial implants, inflammation, and pain.

And then I look at the different treatments available, including the pros and cons. When we understand the root causes of endometriosis, we can make better decisions about treatments so women can find relief.

Watch my talk to learn more about this challenging condition!

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00:00 - What is endometriosis
01:12 - Symptoms of endometriosis
04:15 - Diagnosing endometriosis
08:04 - Surgery
10:27 - Root causes
17:28 - Retrograde Menstruation
20:57 - Pain is caused by inflammation
22:19 - Mast Cell Activation
23:08 - Conventional hormonal treatments
24:59 - Natural approaches