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Episode Summary: Adenomyosis is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in women’s health. It causes heavy periods, chronic cramping,...

Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed on women—but too often, patients aren’t given the full picture.

"Around 20% of endometriosis patients also have adenomyosis. It’s often a key reason for persistent pain even after treating endometriosis."

“Perimenopause, PCOS, endometriosis—none of these conditions exist in a vacuum. Everything is connected.” - Guy Daniels

"What's 100% clear to me is that because of this chaotic healthcare system, we're kind of stuck in the middle of navigating it." - Georgie

"It’s not just about pain relief; it’s about restoring function and managing the disease holistically." - Dr. Allyson Shrikhande

"Being well-prepared and understanding the procedure can significantly reduce anxiety and improve recovery." Dr Jocelyn Wallace

"Preoperative pelvic PT can lay a strong foundation for recovery by addressing any existing pelvic issues & strengthening the core muscles."

"Pain is complicated...especially in chronic pain conditions, the lesion and the person's symptoms don't always match up." - Caitlyn Tivy

"I think a lot of disease that recurs is inadequately treated, and yet we call it recurrent." - Dr. Shanti Mohling

"The journey to managing endometriosis is as much about empowerment and informed choices as it is about medical treatment." - Katie Boyce

"[Changing] the way things are done at their hospital or clinic to improve care for pelvic pain patients is a hurdle." Margaret Melville

"Every woman should feel like she has the right and ability to self-refer and get the most accurate knowledge from her doctor." — Dr. Aimee

“It’s possible to have severe endometriosis but no pain, and it’s possible to have no endometriosis but severe pain."

“I don’t think surgery should be what validates a woman’s pain. She should be validated when she’s talking about her pain." -Dr Peta Wright

Many period myths and misconceptions exist today. Learn from period expert Dr. Lara Briden about taking charge of your menstrual cycle.

It’s time for women living with endometriosis pain to be heard. Read about some of the takeaways from watching Below the Belt.

Millions of women live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This disorder affects many lives but is largely under-researched. Read more.

Endometriosis takes an average of 7.5 years to diagnose. What are the signs, symptoms and treatments?

“If pain is getting worse and not better with medication, it is not normal.”  - Dr. Dan Martin