[Rerelease] Kiwi woman on her years-long battle for a endometriosis diagnosis
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Endometriosis affects roughly one in 10 women, and those with a uterus, in Aotearoa. For this month's Deep Dive, Katie talks with Sophie Sager, a writer who has been open about her struggles to get a diagnosis for endometriosis and wants to draw more attention to the condition and the difficulties to get it taken seriously. This episode was recorded earlier this year and is being rereleased over summer.  Follow us on Instagram at itlpod Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. If you need to talk to anyone about the content raised in this episode, you can at the following resources:Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234 (available 24/7) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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