# Endometriosis warning signs you should know PLUS how to ask your GP

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Podcast: [Well Enough](https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-enough-7486036)
Published: 2026-03-04T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women - yet it still takes an average of eight years to be diagnosed. Why are so many living with debilitating pain for so long? In this episode, Emilie sits down with GP, TV doctor and endometriosis advocate Dr Raj Arora to unpack the reality of living with a chronic condition that is too often dismissed as “just bad periods”. We explore the early warning signs of endometriosis, why painful and heavy periods should never be normalised, and how cultural stigma can delay women from seeking help. Dr Raj also explains how the historical exclusion of women from medical research has shaped everything from diagnosis to pain management - and what needs to change. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here   Follow Dr Raj on Instagram here Timecodes: 00:00 What Is Endometriosis?  01:15 Endometriosis Explained: What’s Happening in the Body 02:55 Why Does It Take 8 Years to Get an Endometriosis Diagnosis? 04:00 The Gender Pain Gap & Why Women’s Pain Is Ignored 06:05 Dr Raj Arora’s 11 Year Diagnosis Journey 09:20 Painful Periods vs Endometriosis: What’s Normal? 10:45 Medical Misogyny & The Lack of Women in Research 14:35 How to Advocate for Yourself at the GP 17:40 Endometriosis Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore 20:40 How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed? (Laparoscopy, MRI & Tests) 22:05 Endometriosis Treatment Options: Surgery & Hormonal Therapy 23:10 Is There a Cure for Endometriosis? 24:10 How Common Is Endometriosis in the UK? 25:40 Endometriosis, Work & Menstrual Leave 28:20 Fertility, Egg Freezing & Why Doctors Take It Seriously 31:45 Why Doctors Need Better Training in Women’s Health 33:40 Managing Endometriosis: Lifestyle, Diet & Exercise 35:00 Natural Pain Relief, Heat Therapy & TENS…

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