What Gets Lost in the Conversation About ‘Normal’ Periods

By Lauryn Higgins

What Women Wish They Knew About Their Diagnosis

By Lauryn Higgins

Endometriosis: Part of our story, not THE story

This episode focuses on a chronic illness that affects nearly 10% of women and is often misdiagnosed: endometriosis. In this episode, SHE Media founder, Samantha Skey, speaks with Jennifer Sears, a TV actress who spent years being misdiagnosed and unsupported by her partner, making her feel like she was navigating her painful symptoms alone.

Our guest expert is Nanda Singh, a nurse practitioner whose endometriosis diagnosis took years to be correctly identified, despite her painful symptoms. Together, they provide our audience with ways to document symptoms, advocate for yourself, and surround yourself with a strong support system.

Every person, every patient is different. So please be sure to talk to your own doctor before embarking on any new treatments or fitness routines. Hopefully if you or a loved one find yourself in a similar situation, our conversation is given you some ideas for what you might ask your healthcare provider.

This episode of Finding Flow was independently produced by SHE Media with support from Sumitomo Pharma.
Participants were not compensated.

Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide.
Source: World Health Organization. Endometriosis Fact Sheet. who.int

Women and minorities are 20-30% more likely to be misdiagnosed than white men.
Source: Newman-Toker et al., BMJ Quality & Safety, 2023

Here’s Why It Can Take Women Years to Be Diagnosed With Pelvic and Uterine Issues

It can be difficult for women to talk about their bodies, much less the parts that society has encouraged us to think of as “icky” or “embarrassing.” Think: incontinence, periods and more. But it’s essential for women to be able to have honest, useful and open discussions about ‘south of the belt’ issues like their bladder and uterine health.