In this episode I speak with Associate Professor Michael Cooper on the topic of Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 1 in 7 women.

We discuss:

• What Endometriosis is and how it can present
• Diagnosing Endometriosis
• Managing Endometriosis and how to empower yourself
• When the best time for surgery is
• Robotic assisted surgery
• Fertility treatment options

Clinical Associate Professor Michael Cooper is a gynaecologist in private practice in Sydney. His major interest is in the treatment of endometriosis particularly requiring advanced surgical and/or assisted reproductive techniques such as IVF.

You can find out more about Professor Cooper via his website

If you have any feedback or further questions on this episode, please reach out to me, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at hello@alexandraking.com.au or send me a DM on instagram @herhealthmatterspodcast

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Welcome to Her Health Matters Podcast. Tune in weekly for intimate conversations with courageous women sharing their health journeys, alongside expert episodes delving into a range of topics. From infertility to endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, and beyond, Her Health Matters is here to raise awareness for the often overlooked issues in women's health.

In this episode Tarsh takes us through her journey with endometriosis and what it is like to live with a condition that is so poorly understood. We discuss the symptoms, the lengthy time it took her to get a diagnosis, the oral contraceptive pill, fertility, surgery, the importance of a good healthcare team, advocating for yourself, and how she is managing the disease.

Whether you have endometriosis, have a family member, partner or friend with endometriosis, or want to learn more about how the disease can affect people, I think you will learn a lot from Tarsh's experience in this episode.

If you have any feedback or a topic you would like to hear more about, I would love to hear from you. Send me a DM on Instagram or email me at hello@alexandraking.com.au

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