Understanding endometriosis
3/17/202632 min
For Endometriosis Awareness Month, we explore a condition which affects 10% of women around the world. Cells that form the lining of the uterus crop up in other parts of the pelvis, and elsewhere in the body. It prevents many patients from being able to carry out everyday tasks, and can also cause infertility. In this episode, we explore the condition, hear the experiences of those living with endometriosis, discuss the science behind it, and find out about the treatments of tomorrow... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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This is The Naked Scientists. Hello, welcome to The Naked Scientists podcast, the show that brings you the biggest breakthroughs and also talks to the major movers and shakers in the worlds of science, technology, and medicine. I'm Chris Smith, and today, going under our microscope is the subject of endometriosis. What is it, and what can we do about it? [upbeat music] March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month. This is a condition where cells similar to the lining of the womb are found elsewhere around the body, where they can trigger inflammation, bleeding,