Lecture One

What is this class about?
Short and sweet: In this introductory class, we will go over some endometriosis basics and deepen our knowledge by looking at common misconceptions. By tackling endometriosis myths, we’ll arrive at a concise definition of endometriosis which captures all of its main features. Finally, we’ll turn to the concept of “undone science” to understand why endometriosis is so neglected. The class offers an overview of the “endometriosis problem” from both the medical and the cultural perspective.

Who is this class for?
This class is for those who already have a rough idea about what endometriosis is but would like to freshen up and deepen their knowledge before diving into further research.

What is in the lecture pack?
The first class comes with a checklist to help you follow the class, a copy of the ESHRE Endometriosis Guideline (2022), three academic articles that cover topics such as endometriosis and quality of life, nutrition, and eHealth websites, and a uterus mandala coloring book page.

This lecture is part of a series of three lectures from Alekszandra Rokvity covering a scope of themes around Endometriosis awareness, which includes:

Lecture 1: Endo 101: My Body is a Temple on Fire
Lecture 2: Endometriosis and Mental Health: Living with Chronic Pain
Lecture 3: Pain Aestheticized: Endometriosis Art

You can rent each lecture individually, or rent the entire lecture pack for a discounted price.

Alekszandra Rokvity (she/her) is a PhD candidate working on her doctoral dissertation in the field of medical humanities with a focus on endometriosis. Alekszandra’s academic work was born out of a passion for patient advocacy, as she herself suffers from endometriosis. An avid endo activist in her free time, Alekszandra is currently leading the In/Visible Endometriosis: Menstruation, Menopause, and Narrative Medicine project at the University of Graz, Austria. A former teacher, she uses every opportunity to educate and organize around feminist issues both in her local and online communities.

INSTAGRAM: @rokvity and @sick_storiez

We are committed to making our sessions as accessible as possible. If you are unable to pay the full amount for this class, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] and we will provide you with a discount code.