@pbsnews: Endometriosis affects millions, but can take years to diagnose. Here’s what to know Worldwide, 1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffer from a condition known as endometriosis. It’s an illness where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows in places it’s not supposed to be, and can lead to infertility, debilitating pain and financial hardship. Ali Rogin spoke with gynecologic surgeon Dr. Laura Homewood for our ongoing series, “Unequal Treatment.” #pbsnewshour #pbsnews #newshour #womenshealth #healthcare #endometriosis #reproductivehealthcare #uterus #gynecologist
Doctors don’t believe women and insurance won’t pay
2025-02-11 23:55:21
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Miriah Miller :
Finally they are talking about it!!
2025-02-16 19:00:59
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✨ her kind of quiet 🖤 :
My symptoms started when I was 17 and I saw probably 20 doctors, telling me I was perfectly fine and healthy. I got fired from my job because of it. I was finally diagnosed with endo when I had to
2025-05-08 06:54:29
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lactoestolerant :
They normalized the pain growing up. They said our periods would hurt but not how badly. Plus a lot of our mothers had the same issues so they also thought that pain level was normal.
2025-02-10 16:52:06
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+LeeLoo+ :
I have stage 4 and frozen pelvis syndrome. I’ve had multiple surgeries and then had total hysterectomy including removal or tubes and ovaries. THEN my right ovary regenerated, twice!!
2025-02-10 15:14:40
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Sierra Rutledge :
I have stage 4 endometriosis with pre cancerous endometrial cells and pcos I been in so much pain and I am getting a full historectomy in march
2025-02-14 23:38:49
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joh444 :
The answer is not at all. Endometriosis is notoriously disregarded even tho it feels like chronic intermittent labor pain, at least to me, but may be the adenomyosis too
2025-02-10 16:09:06
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🙂 :
I got my dx when I got my tubes removed. I felt I had it but never knew for sure.
2025-06-14 17:56:10
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artsy.bibliophile :
The biggest factor is doctors being lazy and refusing to listen to you. I've had 4 docs so far blow me off about my concerns regarding the pain, infertility, days of spotting throughout my cycle, etc
2025-02-12 05:08:52
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Amanda🍒🖤 :
I got called being dramatic after explaining all my endometriosis pain
2025-02-13 01:53:18
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maya shreve :
I’ve been trying to get diagnosed but my obgyn keeps saying “it’s not worth it”
2025-02-18 14:24:37
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lumineerthexiii :
endometriosis - 🥺🥺
2025-03-04 01:20:35
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Adrienne Heist :
20 years, 13 doctors!
2025-02-17 03:09:11
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Adreaneburnett :
Most endometriosis patients also have internal cystitis as well like me it took years for me to get diagnosed and several doctors who told me I was to young
2025-02-16 13:43:04
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ladybellamy4 :
it didn't help I'm not able to work I have four children I can't even be on disability I've been denied three times because they don't consider endometriosis of it s disability knowing that it attacks
2025-03-23 05:25:18
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Jamia Roberts :
my OB says it sounds like endometriosis. but he didn't want to put me through the surgery just yet. Just because it's expensive. and my birth control when I'm not on my placebo week I'm just fine 1/2
2025-03-14 16:29:36
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Sara Tonin Sex Bob-omb :
My pain wasn’t taken seriously until I was 40 and finally got my diagnosis
2025-02-10 15:12:00
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Josimy Enriquez :
It took me 10 years to get diagnosed. Having endometriosis and Adenomyosis is DRAINING…
2025-02-16 14:25:58
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Endometriosis Goddess :
Please update! STATS ARE 1 IN 7 between 18 and 44. Those over 44 and younger than 18 aren't counted. I'm not a statistic and am 1 in 5!
2025-02-26 04:14:45
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Kelly & Smokey :
I had severe pain going down the front of my legs to my knees & my ex-doctor said I should get up & exercise cause I was lazy! Surprise it’s endo🙄
2025-02-10 16:50:28
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MowidMotions :
request your Dr to do exploratory surgery
2025-04-30 15:49:21
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gina :
I've had all my symptoms blamed on my weight gain when I was a teenager...when I was very active and in sports. 9 years later I have endo, PCOS, and insulin resistance but yes let's just say I'm fat🤣
2025-02-18 11:11:36
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Holly Forsman :
I used to have to stay home 3-4 days a MONTH from school because of how bad my pain was and still to this day, 9 years later I’m STILL trying to get diagnosed. Every doctor tells me it’s normal.
2025-02-16 15:15:05
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jengiemon :
My hormones are so unbalanced and doctors say I’m fine and gaslight me 😫
2025-02-13 05:09:56
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