Endometriosis: What Every Clinician Should Know Endometriosis, pronounced end-o-me-tree-o-sis, is more than just “bad cramps.” It is a chronic, often misunderstood condition that can affect adolescents and adults alike. For providers in training and early practice, building awareness of endometriosis is essential for timely recognition, diagnosis, and management. What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when tissue resembling the uterine lining is found outside of its usual location.…

Women Deserve Better than Influencer Medicine Maya, a 32-year-old professional, had been struggling with fatigue, bloating, and irregular cycles. Instead of turning to her doctor, she first looked to social media. Influencers promised quick fixes—special teas, restrictive diets, supplements that “balance hormones.” She tried them all. Nothing worked. By the time Maya saw a clinician, her symptoms had worsened. The problem wasn’t “gut health” as…

The World’s Most Expensive Prescription When we think of expensive prescriptions, most of us imagine high-cost drugs or cutting-edge therapies. But the most costly “treatment” in health care is something far less obvious: a missed diagnosis. A missed or delayed diagnosis can lead to years of unnecessary suffering, repeated visits, wasted testing, and ultimately higher costs for both patients and the health system. The National…