Carla Cressy: We Need Better Endometriosis Education

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English - March 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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We’re back! It’s Endometriosis Awareness Month and I’m so pleased to share my conversation with Carla Cressy, the founder and CEO of the Endometriosis Foundation. Carla is a true force in the endometriosis community, helping others gain access to care and support and providing insight into the development of national health guidelines.

In this episode, Carla shares:

How difficult it was to get doctors to take her symptoms seriouslyHow the focus on her bowel issues finally led to an endometriosis diagnosis Her experience of medical and surgical menopause How she managed her mental health when the pain was at its worstWhat she wants doctors to know about endometriosis

Carla that there’s so much misinformation around endometriosis and that doctors need a better understanding of the patient’s perspective of living with this condition.

Thank you, Carla!

Get in touch with Carla:

The Endometriosis Foundation Website

The Endometriosis Foundation Instagram

The Endometriosis Foundation Facebook

Instagram

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