Endometriosis | Episode 49 | With Shamita Shetty

Raising awareness about endometriosis is crucial for improving the lives of those affected by this often-misunderstood condition. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside it, leading to severe pain, irregular menstruation, and infertility. Despite affecting millions of women worldwide, many remain unaware of its symptoms and implications. Increasing visibility through education, advocacy, and support can help remove stigma, encourage early diagnosis, and promote research for better treatments. By fostering open conversations about endometriosis, we can ensure that individuals receive the understanding and care they urgently need. In this episode, watch Namita conversing with Shamita Shetty about endometriosis. 'Uncondition Yourself with Namita Thapar' is the first exclusive talk show where our host talks with patients, experts, and doctors on women's health. #endometriosis #awareness #KeepGoing #unconditionyourselfwithnamitathapar About Us: A talk show dedicated to Women’s Health, a platform where we talk about women’s health issues and breaking Taboos, First of its kind Exclusive talk show on Women’s Health focusing on various concerns like Mental and physical health, Menstrual disorders, pregnancy, infertility, cancer, Diabetes, breastfeeding, safe abortion and more. A platform where we speak up, bring forward our stories and to change the dismal statistics on women’s health. Follow: Twitter:   / namitathapar   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_unconditio... Follow Emcure: Twitter: https://twitter.com/emcurepharma?lang=en Instagram:   / emcurepharm.  . Facebook:   / emcurepharma.  . Visit: https://www.emcure.com/ 0:00 Highlights & Intro 0:37 Meet the Guest: Shamita Shetty 1:26 "I Didn't Even Know What Endometriosis Was" 2:07 Gynac of 15 Years Who Dismissed the Pain 2:30 Woke Up in the Middle of the Night — Pain That Bad 2:38 4–5 Months of Unexplained Pain 3:00 Bloating, Weight Gain & Symptoms Mistaken for Perimenopause 3:52 Went to a Gastroenterologist First — He Ordered the CT Scan 4:33 "You Have an Infection in One Ovary" — Nobody Had Told Her 5:53 Hormone Levels Way Off: Progesterone-Estrogen Ratio 1:1000 6:32 The GP Who Finally Said: Rule Out Endometriosis 7:20 The Invasive MRI — Tears, But Finally Getting Answers 8:14 5 Doctors Later — Why It Took So Long 8:46 It Was Endometriosis: Left Ovary Stuck to the Rectum 9:00 Empowering Women to Ask the Right Questions 10:47 The Mental Health Toll — Dark Phase & Pulling Back From the Edge 11:43 Therapy: Why the Non-Judgmental Listener Is Healing 12:03 Breaking the Taboo Around Having a Therapist 13:07 Treatment Option 1: The Birth Control Pill & Why She Said No 13:42 Side Effects of Hormonal Treatment: Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Acne 15:20 Surgery Was the Decision — But It Was Major, Not Minor 15:29 The Laparoscopy: 3.5 Hours, Not 30 Minutes 16:00 Recovery: 3 Months to Feel Human Again 16:43 Hormones Still Off — Working Toward Balance 17:00 "Listen to Your Instinct. Go Get a Second Opinion." 17:10 Men Need to Get Educated Too 18:18 Going Public: The Instagram Post in the Green Hospital Gown 18:32 How Shamita's Openness Changed the Conversation 19:54 Diagnosis in India: 1.5–2 Years vs 6.5 Years in the US 20:11 Pain Is Not the Only Symptom — Full Checklist 20:37 Excessive Bleeding, Painful Sex & Other Signs Women Miss 21:12 Final Message: Don't Suffer in Silence 21:26 Closing Thoughts