Female pelvic pain is one of the most dismissed and trivialized symptoms and conditions in the world. 

Maddy Niziolek has been a passionate patient advocate for herself and other women with chronic pelvic pain since she started dealing with Endometriosis at the age of 12. Her symptoms went underdiagnosed and trivialized for years before she finally secured an endometriosis diagnosis in high school. In this episode, Maddy walks us through her journey with endometriosis including her experiences of medical gaslighting. She shares her frustration around the lack of awareness, recognition, and treatment of female-specific pain.  

Her experience with the healthcare system launched her into a career of social involvement becoming a Planned Parenthood teen council member, a leader in the Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships task force, and the community action chair for Voices for Choices at her university. She has her bachelor of arts in political science and is finishing up her master's of public administration. 

Maddy will inspire you to advocate for yourself as much as she will inspire you to get involved in healthcare policy reform. Together we can make a difference for women's health! 

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