HormonesEndometriosis Takes 7 Years to Diagnose — Here's How to Change That
Endometriosis and adenomyosis affect millions of women yet routinely go undiagnosed for years due to dismissal of symptoms and outdated reliance on surgical diagnosis. In this episode of The Peter Attia Drive, reproductive medicine specialist Dr. Renato Tomioka explains what these conditions are, how specialized ultrasound and MRI are transforming early detection, and why the treatment approach must shift based on whether symptom relief or fertility preservation is the priority. He covers how female age accelerates chromosomal abnormalities in eggs after 35, where IVF fits into care planning, the evidence behind egg freezing timelines, and emerging technologies including mitochondrial replacement and stem-cell-derived eggs. The conversation also addresses common clinical mistakes and the significant funding gap that has slowed progress in this field.
