Mending Miracles – Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition caused by tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing outside the uterus. Johns Hopkins Medicine claims up to half of all cases of infertility can be linked to endometriosis. 

Growing up, Sara experienced extremely heavy periods, and she didn’t know what it was until she was diagnosed with endometriosis in her thirties. But even though she could now begin treating her symptoms, doctors were unable to address her infertility. 

In Brighton, Michigan, Sara, now 39, and her husband, Brian, open up about what it was like dealing with a mysterious disease throughout their relationship, before revealing how their story wound up with an unexpected happy ending.

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan.

Major funding for Medical Stories is sponsored in part by AbbVie. This segment was not created or produced by AbbVie.