Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet so many live for years with pain, misdiagnosis, and symptoms that are dismissed or misunderstood.
In this episode of Health Starts With Her, host Dr. Tara Shirazian sits down with Dr. Tamar Zelovich, Co-Founder & CEO of SymptoLab, and Christine, a strategist in packaged goods and one of Dr. Shirazian’s patients, to talk about the real impact of endometriosis.
Together, they share their personal journeys with painful periods, IBS-like symptoms, fertility challenges, adenomyosis, surgery, chronic pain, and the emotional toll of searching for answers.
This conversation explores the questions so many women are asking:
• What are the symptoms of endometriosis?
• Why is endometriosis so often misdiagnosed?
• How can endometriosis affect fertility?
• What is the connection between endometriosis, IBS, fibroids, and adenomyosis?
• What treatment options exist beyond surgery?
• How can women advocate for themselves when they feel dismissed?
Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition, but women deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. This episode is a reminder to trust your body, keep asking questions, and know that you are not alone.
Watch the full episode to learn more about endometriosis, diagnosis, treatment options, patient advocacy, and the importance of building a care team that listens.
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Chapters:
00:00 Endometriosis: Living With Pain, Misdiagnosis & Searching for Answers
01:28 Christine’s Endometriosis Journey
04:16 Tamar’s Endometriosis Journey
06:03 How Endometriosis Impacts Daily Life
09:31 Feeling Dismissed by Doctors
13:09 Endometriosis as a Multi-System Disease
20:21 Getting Diagnosed With Endometriosis
23:07 Fibroids, Adenomyosis & Endometriosis
26:13 Medical Dismissal, Fertility & Finding the Right Care Team
30:05 Why Endometriosis Requires Long-Term Management
32:15 Treatment Options Beyond Surgery
33:37 Breakthrough Moments in Their Endometriosis Journeys
37:00 How SymptoLab Helps Track Symptoms
41:19 Advice for Women Managing Endometriosis
44:11 Hope, Research & the Future of Women’s Health
49:18 Final Thoughts on Endometriosis
49:49 Closing Message
