About this episode

Dr. Sasha Hakman discusses endometriosis with Dr. Mallory Stuparich, exploring its systemic nature and addressing common misconceptions about the condition.

Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 10 women, yet the average patient waits years for a diagnosis — often after being told their pain is normal. In this episode, Dr. Sasha Hakman sits down with board-certified OB/GYN and endometriosis surgeon Dr. Mallory Stuparich to break down what endometriosis actually is, why it's now understood as a systemic immune and neuro-inflammatory condition rather than a purely hormonal one, and how patients can push back when they're being dismissed. If you've ever been told your pain is "just part of being a woman," this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: What endometriosis actually is — and why "endometrial-like tissue" outside the uterus is now understood as part of a systemic neuro-inflammatory and neuro-immune disorder, not just a hormonal one Why endometriosis so often overlaps with mast cell activation, POTS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, autoimmune conditions, and migraines The leading theories on what causes endometriosis, and why retrograde menstruation alone doesn't explain it Normal period pain vs. abnormal period pain — and the questions to ask yourself to know the difference Red flag symptoms beyond pelvic pain: GI issues (painful…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sasha Hakman

Guest: Dr. Mallory Stuparich

Topics covered

• endometriosis
• diagnosis
• pain management
• women's health
• systemic conditions

Keywords

• endometriosis
• diagnosis
• pain
• women's health
• neuro-inflammatory
• immune condition
• pelvic pain
• symptoms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OB/GYN

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