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Jul 29, 2021

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Arne Vanhie, Fertility Specialist at the Leuven University Hospital, and Dr Mathew Leonardi, Gynaecologic Surgeon and Sonologist at McMaster University & PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Together we discuss what factors contribute to the diagnostic delay seen in endometriosis, which in the UK is currently on average 7.5 years, our focus on laparoscopy as the only definitive way to diagnose it, and what options there are for diagnosis, including: laparoscopy, imaging and future non-invasive options. We also hear from Margarida Sardo about what it meant to her to obtain her endometriosis diagnosis, and how her journey with the condition as developed since.

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This podcast was generously brought to you by the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, at the University of Oxford.

We would like to thank Dr Arne Vanhie and Dr Mathew Leonardi for sharing their expertise in the field of endometriosis diagnosis and management. Finally, thank you Margarida Sardo for sharing with us her experience of receiving an endometriosis diagnosis, as well as her science communication expertise throughout the podcast.

Contact Details

Dr Arne Vanhie: (email) endometriose@uzleuven.be

Dr Mathew Leonardi: (twitter) @MathewLeonardi

Margarida Sardo: (email) margaridasardo@me.com / (twitter): @MargaridaSardo

Additional Resources:

Endometriosis UK: getting diagnosed

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