Prior to joining Pashka Women’s Care, Dr. Maureen Muoneke owned and operated her own private clinic for nearly a decade. Dr. Maureen Muoneke is an OB/GYN who is highly knowledgeable on conditions impacting the female reproductive system, including endometriosis.
By some estimates, nearly one out of every 10 women in the United States is afflicted with endometriosis, a condition that causes intrauterine tissue to grow on the outside of the uterus. Despite its prevalence, women may experience painful symptoms for years before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Experts believe that a lack of awareness amongst the public and health care providers contributes to low diagnosis rates.
Many women don’t interpret the condition’s symptoms, such as excessive bleeding or intense menstrual cramps, as abnormal. If women do seek treatment, doctors may have difficulty pinpointing endometriosis as the cause since many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome, have similar symptoms. Further, common over-the-counter pain medications can mask cramping and pain symptoms, which can also hinder women from seeking medical treatment.
Dr. Maureen Muoneke 