WHU 83: Getting to an Endometriosis Diagnosis. The role of your doctor and ultrasound with Dr. Mathew Leonardi MD

I have a personal interest in helping women recover from chronic pain from menstrual cramps and achieving an accurate diagnosis of endometriosis. In this episode, I’m joined by Gynecologist Dr. Mathew Leonardi, an expert in the field of endometriosis and pelvic ultrasound who sheds light on the advancements of technology and ultrasound for the diagnosis of endometriosis. We cover a lot of ground about this common condition including  What is endometriosis and how does this cause menstrual cramps in women and people with a uterus? Why it takes so long for women to be diagnosed, and what women can do to speed up this process.  The benefits of achieving a diagnosis of endometriosis and why ‘diagnosis is therapy’. The challenges with online information about endometriosis and who to trust.  Dr. Leonardi can be followed on Instagram where he shares his upcoming lectures and research on endometriosis. You can also find him at https://mathewleonardi.com/  In the episode Dr. Leonardi references the connection between autoimmunity and endometriosis. You can read more about this concept here.