#8 Understanding Endometriosis

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with a uterus—yet it can take years to be diagnosed. Why? In this episode of The Vulvalution, we’re joined by Dr. Paul Yong, a leading expert in pelvic pain and endometriosis, to break down what endometriosis actually is, why diagnosis is often delayed, and what treatment options look like today. We cover symptoms, sexual pain, fertility, the overlap with IBS, and bust common myths. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered whether your pain is “normal,” this episode is for you 📚 Episode resources:     •    Period Pain Questionnaire: https://periodpain.ca     •    Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis: https://pelvicpainendo.ca     •    Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada: https://yourperiod.ca     •    Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE): https://cansage.org     •    The Endometriosis Network Canada: https://endometriosisnetwork.com     •    World Endometriosis Society (WES): https://endosociety.org Follow Paul Young’s Lab     •    Website: https://pelvicpainendo.ca     •    Instagram: @pelvicpainendo Endometriosis Film Festival - Join the Endometriosis Film Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST at UBC Robson Square, Vancouver, BC. Tickets: $20     •  Register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/endometriosisfilmfestival/register#category     •    Learn more: https://pelvicpainendo.ca/endometriosis-film-festival-2026/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro  02:48 Paul Introduction 03:38 What Is Endometriosis?  05:02 Causes  06:46 Risk Factors  07:39 How Common Is It? 07:57 Symptoms 10:51 How Is It Diagnosed? 14:56 Pelvic Pain Explained 16:25 Treatment Options 23:00 Why Lesions Cause Pain 26:01 How to Manage  Pain 27:37 Sexual Pain 30:00 Managing Painful Sex (Dyspareunia) 32:00 Fertility  34:55 Pregnancy Outcomes  37:00 Infant Outcomes 37:40 IBS, Painful Bladder Syndrome & Endo 40:12 True or False: Endo Myths  42:16 Your Questions 44:58 Resources & Support 46:56 Conclusion