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Podcast: Hopeful Hints
Episode: Teens & Endometriosis: How Early Signs Get Ignored
Description: Teenagers should not be missing school, sports, or social events because of period pain, but many do. Endometriosis often starts in the teenage years, yet most girls are told their pain is normal or just part of puberty. In this episode, we discuss:
The early warning signs of endometriosis in teens
Why doctors dismiss young girls and delay diagnosis
Why birth control alone is not a solution
How early diagnosis can improve long-term health outcomes
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe period pain, early diagnosis can make a difference. Message me...