Endo is Complex, Part 2

Published: Aug. 12, 2021, 10 a.m.

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In episode 08, the Flow team talk about the complexity of Endometriosis (part 2, cause Endo is Complex!) \\xa0

Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, Urogynecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon, joins Jessica and Christie to unpack the complexity of endometriosis - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.\\xa0

PLUS: the importance of having women working in ALL parts of the medical field, the obstacle of insurance coverage when seeking treatment, the lack of comprehensive research into female reproductive health - AND a prediction of what will be different in 5-10 years from now for those suffering from endometriosis.\\xa0

Program Notes:

Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, joins Jessica and Christie to unpack complexity of endometriosis.\\xa0

Recommended articles and resource-links mentioned in the episode:

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PROGRAM NOTES / LINKS:

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  • Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald

https://www.obgyn.pitt.edu/people/jocelyn-fitzgerald-md

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  • Find Dr. Fitzgerald on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/jfitzgeraldMD

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  • Doctor Recommended Article:\\xa0

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/health/endometriosis-griffith-uterus.html

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  • Christie\\u2019s Tips / Resource List

https://www.cdc.gov/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/

https://www.acog.org/

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  • You\\u2019re Not Crazy segment article:\\xa0

https://www.kff.org/report-section/beyond-the-numbers-access-to-reproductive-health-care-for-low-income-women-in-five-communities-executive-summary/

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