Navigating Endometriosis: Steps Towards Pain-Free Periods S1E13

Pain Free Periods with Stasha · Oct 8, 2026 · 31m

Endometriosis Explained: Why It Hurts, Why Diagnosis Takes Years, and Evidence-Based Ways to Manage Pain

Stasha Washburn, host of Pain Free Periods, shares her severe endometriosis history and explains endometriosis as estrogen-related tissue growing outside the uterus that bleeds without an exit, driving inflammation, adhesions, and possible organ damage; hysterectomy or menopause may not resolve it. She notes prevalence estimates of 6–10% of reproductive-aged women, likely undercounted, and diagnostic delays averaging 7–12 years often driven by physicians. She outlines current research…