Hello, lovelies. My name is Arti Shah, and welcome to another episode of A Ray of Sunshine, a journey of an endo warrior and everything in between.

In this episode we discuss endometriosis symptoms, diagnosis, and misdiagnosis.

The following symptoms may indicate endometriosis:

· Irregular or painful periods

· back or leg pain between or during periods

· painful bowel movements

· pain with sex

· constipation

· excessive bleeding

· pain during urination

· nerve pain

· digestive problems including IBS

· infertility

· chronic fatigue

· depression and or anxiety

· dizziness an shortness of breath

· brain fog

· food intolerance

· headaches or migraines

· Insomnia

Doctors do not always list these symptoms as medically recognised symptoms because they vary from case to case.

We also hear from the following specialist doctors, from various countries worldwide:

Dr. Charles Muteshi, MD, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Clinical Instructor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Vimee Bindra is a Consultant Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon, and medical writer. She specializes in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Gynae Endoscopic Surgery, and Endometriosis Excision. Dr. VImee Bindra Basu is a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

Dr. Ramiro Cabrera Carranco, MD, Endometriosis Specialist, Gynaecologist, Mexico.

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

The transcript of the first few minutes of this podcast is presented below:

Hello, lovelies. My name is Arti Shah, and welcome to another episode of A Ray of Sunshine, a journey of an endo warrior and everything in between. Welcome home.

In today's episode, we discuss endometriosis symptoms, diagnosis, and misdiagnosis. Endometriosis is a crippling condition that affects one in 10 women impacting our relationships work and study, our physical health and mental wellbeing. Not only is it a debilitating disease, but is progressive too, meaning the symptoms can worsen with time.

The symptoms of endometriosis vary from patient to patient. Some women have many symptoms and severe pain where others have no symptoms at all. The types of symptoms and the severity of the symptoms are likely to be related to the location of the stray endometriosis tissue. Doctors do not always list the following symptoms as medically recognized symptoms, and although pain is a key symptom of this condition, it's not a good indicator of the extent of the condition.

You may have mild endometriosis with severe pain, or you could have extensive endometriosis and little to no pain at all. It's very important to speak to your healthcare provider if you are experiencing painful periods or any of the following symptoms: irregular or painful periods back or leg pain between or during your periods, painful bowel movements, pain with sex, constipation, excessive bleeding, pain during urination, nerve pain, digestive problems including IBS, infertility, chronic fatigue, depression or anxiety, dizziness and shortness of breath, brain fog, food intolerance, headaches or migraines, insomnia and constant nauseousness.

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