Endometriosis Awareness Month: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Option

• Asia Tabb
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  Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark.
  
  She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM.
  
  Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA.
  
  Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden.
  
  Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.
  
  Asia is extremely friendly so don’t be afraid to say hi if you see her out and about.

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AIRED; March 27, 2026

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and healthcare professionals are working to shine a light on a condition that affects millions of women but is often misunderstood or delayed in diagnosis. Lydia Miles, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, is helping raise awareness about endometriosis, a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus and can cause significant pain, heavy periods, and other disruptive symptoms. The discussion focuses on why the condition is so difficult to diagnose, what the patient journey typically looks like—from symptom recognition to imaging and laparoscopy—and how treatment options range from medical management to surgical intervention. While there is currently no cure, experts emphasize that earlier recognition and personalized care can significantly improve quality of life, offering patients both answers and hope.