Dr. Natalia Llarena was recently quoted in an article written by Izzie Price for Daye titled “How Endometriosis Affects Your Sex Life”.
Endometriosis impacts around 1 in 10 women and AFAB individuals; and painful sex is one of the major symptoms. It can be equally isolating, embarrassing and traumatic. As a consequence, endometriosis can affect both your physical and mental health.
“I recommend getting evaluated and treated at a centre with extensive experience with endometriosis,” says Dr. Natalia Llarena, MD, FACOG, Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at HRC Fertility Pasadena. “Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery specialists often specialize in the treatment of endometriosis, and some reproductive endocrinologists have this surgical expertise as well.”
When you have a better understanding of what’s going on in your body, you’ll be able to assess how to treat the specific pain you’re experiencing during sex.
Dr. Llarena goes on to discuss ways to treat the pain associated with endometriosis and natural coping strategies for when endometriosis affects your sex life.