Destigmatizing Endometriosis & Women's Reproductive Health
Can you imagine a life where going blind or passing out regularly from excruciating pain is a frequent occurrence? Can you imagine sitting in work meetings while experiencing levels of pain that are comparable to the pain men experience during a heart attack? When it comes to female health, women experience guilt, shame, and gaslighting every single day because we live in a society that is built for men. On this week's episode, we are joined by Lena Klein, Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn and endometriosis patient who bravely and vulnerably shares her horrific experiences with her disorder, from years of being undiagnosed to frightening challenges in her day-to-day life. Lena shares some invaluable tips for women who are facing similar health issues. 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis and it is one of the most common causes of infertility. We also talk about the stigma around menstruation and why we need to unlearn that and start having open conversations about the most natural parts of human life.