US EditionSlow going: The long journey to diagnosing Endometriosis
- Ashley Maddox, age 34, suffered excruciating pain due to undiagnosed endometriosis, putting her life on hold.
- Endometriosis involves endometrial-like cells growing outside the uterus, causing inflammation and scarring.
- Diagnosis often takes 8-10 years, and a PBS documentary, "Below The Belt," highlights the reasons for this delay.
- Dr. Emad Mikhail diagnosed Maddox with stage 4 endometriosis after years of suffering and performed surgeries.
- Maddox now advocates for early diagnosis and awareness, stating there is hope with persistence.
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