About this episode

This episode discusses the inadequacies of normal imaging in diagnosing endometriosis and shares personal experiences and insights on proper diagnostic pathways.

I'm hosting a live PMDD Relief Workshop on June 10th, free when you pre-order ADHD and Women. Get your spot at https://drbrighten.com/pmdd Most women with endometriosis are told their imaging is "normal" — sometimes for years, sometimes for decades — while the disease silently progresses through their body. When Bryan Johnson posted a viral photo of his girlfriend Kate Tollo undergoing a transvaginal ultrasound, it exposed more than just one couple's private medical moment. It exposed how little most people — including those with enormous platforms — understand about what proper endometriosis imaging and diagnosis actually require. In this episode, I respond to that viral post and use it as a teaching moment. I walk through why normal imaging can never rule out endometriosis, how most radiologists miss the disease entirely, and what the right diagnostic pathway actually looks like. I also share my own story of being dismissed as "attention-seeking" by a radiologist — only to be diagnosed with stage four endometriosis. You'll learn: - Why a "normal" ultrasound or MRI does not rule out endometriosis — and what gets missed when general radiologists read your scans - What an ENZIAN…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jolene Brighten

Topics covered

• endometriosis
• imaging
• diagnosis
• healthcare
• women's health
• PMDD

Keywords

• endometriosis
• ultrasound
• MRI
• ENZIAN score
• radiologists
• diagnosis
• inflammatory disease

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Organizations: PMDD Relief Workshop, ADHD and Women

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