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Endometriosis Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore | Top Signs Women Miss

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In this podcast episode of Say It With Your Chest (SIWYC), Tamara Meyer sits down with Dr Tina Fleming for an honest conversation about endometriosis, painful periods, fertility and why so many women spend years being told their symptoms are normal.


What if the pain you’ve learned to live with was never something you were supposed to normalise?

Dr Tina Fleming breaks down what women need to know about endometriosis symptoms, pelvic pain, painful sex and the difference between normal menstrual discomfort and symptoms that deserve further investigation.

Tamara also shares her own experience of being diagnosed with endometriosis, the fear of going into surgery and wondering whether anything would be found, and what recovery looked like physically and emotionally.

Together, they discuss why women can feel dismissed when seeking medical help, why a normal ultrasound does not necessarily end the conversation around endometriosis, and how treatment may involve a combination of lifestyle support, hormonal management and surgery depending on the individual.

The conversation also explores endometriosis and fertility, including natural conception, fertility preservation, egg and embryo freezing, age-related considerations and how women can approach family planning without allowing outside pressure to make the decision for them.

This episode is ultimately about something bigger than a diagnosis. It is about learning to listen to your body, asking better questions, seeking appropriate expert advice and refusing to keep normalising symptoms that are affecting your quality of life.


00:15 Meet Dr Tina Fleming

00:30 Why Endometriosis Needs to Be Taken Seriously

02:42 Are Women’s Pain Symptoms Being Dismissed?

04:53 “What If They Find Nothing?”

07:51 What Does a Normal Period Actually Feel Like?

10:34 When Period Pain Becomes a Red Flag

11:06 Painful Sex, Endometriosis and Intimacy

12:53 Can Endometriosis Be Missed on an Ultrasound?

14:12 What Should You Do If You Suspect Endometriosis?

17:28 Stress, Trauma and Pelvic Pain

19:37 Understanding the Stages of Endometriosis

20:58 What Women Should Ask After Endometriosis Surgery

22:01 Preparing for Surgery and Recovery

27:51 Reproductive Leave and Supporting Women at Work

29:47 The Future of Endometriosis Diagnosis and Treatment

32:45 Endometriosis and Fertility

35:21 Egg Freezing, Embryos and Fertility Preservation

38:20 Family Planning Without Outside Pressure

40:36 Dr Tina Fleming on Finding Your Voice

41:31 Rapid Fire: Endometriosis and Fertility Questions

43:01 Final Thoughts


This conversation is for educational purposes and should not replace personalised medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.


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