Ask Dr. A: Painful Periods are Not Normal! Endometriosis Deep Dive
In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi to break down endometriosis, an often misunderstood condition that goes far beyond painful periods. Dr. A explains why endometriosis is a systemic inflammatory disorder, the wide range of symptoms it can cause, and why so many patients are dismissed or misdiagnosed for years before getting answers.
They discuss how endometriosis presents, from chronic pelvic pain and bloating to bladder, bowel, and even mental health symptoms, and why it can’t reliably be detected through standard imaging. Dr. A also covers how the…
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