Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women and can cause severe pain, infertility and other health problems.
Guest speaker Dr. Iwona Podzielinski, a gynecologic oncology specialist on the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital medical staff, will talk about the condition during the next LKH Community Health session on Wednesday, March 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the LKH Administration Classroom, 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw.
According to the CDC, endometriosis occurs when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows on the ovaries, behind the uterus, on the bowels or on the bladder. This "misplaced" tissue can cause pain, infertility and very heavy periods. The pain is usually in the abdomen, lower back or pelvic areas. Some women have no symptoms. For these women, the first sign may be troubles becoming pregnant.
Additional health education that will be shared:
● current age-appropriate cancer prevention screening guidelines
● blood pressure check
● non-fasting finger stick glucose check
Podzielinski is double board certified in gynecologic oncology and obstetrics and gynecology, with over 20 years of clinical experience. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation, which is age-appropriate for teens through adults.
The LKH Community Health Series is held monthly at LKH in the hospital administration classroom, 2101 E. Dubois Drive in Warsaw. The series features medical experts who educate and encourage community members to live a healthy lifestyle.
Those interested in attending can call 260-435-7787 or email [email protected].