Endo Battery

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Francesco Di Chiara explains why detecting thoracic endometriosis with MRI presents three major challenges. Radiologists trained to spot round lesions often miss the thin, widespread deposits in the chest, while technical limitations and breathing movements further complicate imaging of the diaphragm—t...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Endometriosis evolves from teenage years into adulthood, often progressing from manageable period pain to symptoms outside the menstrual cycle that no longer respond to hormonal treatments. Dr. Megan Wasson, Chair of Medical and Surgical Gynecology at Mayo Clinic Arizona, breaks down this journey and provi...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar explores how endometriosis severity varies globally, highlighting the interplay between genetics, environmental factors, and healthcare access. While genetic components exist in endometriosis development, expression is influenced by epigenetics including diet, stress, and environme...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Two leading endometriosis specialists discuss why performing excision surgery before fertility treatments often leads to better outcomes for patients struggling with both endometriosis and infertility. • Dr. Sadikah Behbehani recommends excision surgery before IVF when endometriosis is suspected • Removing...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Your nervous system plays a crucial role in endometriosis pain, with practical tools available to help manage symptoms through the emerging field of neuropelviology. Professor Marc Possover, a world-renowned pioneer in treating chronic pelvic pain, explains how targeting pelvic nerves can bring relief to p...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Finding the right endometriosis surgeon can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—especially when you’re already dealing with chronic pelvic pain and the emotional toll of the disease. The wrong choice can cost you years of suffering, but the right surgeon can change your life. In this episode, Dr...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) This summer brought unexpected clarity. In this heartfelt solo episode, I share why I stepped back from endometriosis advocacy a bit to focus on what matters most—my family, my health, and realigning with purpose. I open up about the emotional toll of advocacy, the guilt of burnout, and the beauty of redis...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Allyson Bontempo discusses the significant research gaps in understanding endometriosis diagnostic delays across different racial, ethnic, and gender groups. With the average diagnostic delay at over eight years based on predominantly white research samples, the delay for minority patients likely remai...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Yaniv Larish, a board-certified urologist, joins us to explore the complicated relationship between endometriosis and bladder symptoms. We uncover how urinary issues like urgency, frequency, and nocturia can be important indicators of endometriosis involvement in the urinary tract. • Common bladder sym...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Megan Wasson from Mayo Clinic explains how pediatric gynecological exams can be performed without causing trauma to young patients. She shares expertise on using external examinations and imaging techniques as alternatives to traditional speculum exams for diagnosing pelvic pain in adolescents. • Specu...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Zachary Spiritsos shares expert insights on the connections between digestive issues and conditions like POTS, MCAS, and EDS. He explains how these overlapping conditions present with distinct symptom patterns that can help patients better understand their complex health challenges. • Neurogastroentero...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Is endometriosis really just a reproductive disease? Dr. Megan Wasson, Chair of Medical and Surgical Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic, joins us to break down how endometriosis impacts people at every age — from teens with "normal" cramps to postmenopausal individuals still battling symptoms. We unpa...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Confused about PCOS and endometriosis? You’re not alone—and you might’ve been misdiagnosed. In this essential episode, Dr. Sadikah Behbehani, a double-fellowship trained reproductive endocrinologist and minimally invasive surgeon, sets the record straight. She breaks down the real differences between Polyc...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Struggling with emotional ups and downs while living with chronic illness like endometriosis ? You’re not alone—and your anger makes sense. In this powerful episode, Dr. Natasha Trujillo , licensed psychologist and author of "And She Was Never the Same Again," explores how to recognize and proces...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 🎧 Endometriosis Facts vs Fiction: Expert Insights with Heather Guidone of the Center for Endometriosis Care Are you overwhelmed by conflicting endometriosis information online? In this must-hear episode, Heather Guidone, Program Director at the Center for Endometriosis Care (CEC), joins us to break down h...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Registered dietitian Sarah Rae shares practical strategies for managing endometriosis symptoms while traveling and eating at restaurants. She provides evidence-based nutrition advice specifically addressing how to reduce bloating and discomfort when eating outside your controlled home environment. • Avoid...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Naomi Whittaker explains the two types of adenomyosis and their differing impacts on fertility, revealing that the condition is often over-diagnosed on ultrasound. She emphasizes that surgeon selection is crucial for women with reproductive concerns, sharing concerning examples of unauthorized fallopia...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Vanessa Weiland, a certified menopause practitioner, explains when hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is warranted after hysterectomy while still having ovaries. She breaks down the progression of perimenopause symptoms and emphasizes that treatment is appropriate whenever these symptoms impact quality of l...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Thoracic endometriosis is likely more common than we think, and we're only seeing "the tip of the iceberg" according to thoracic surgeon Dr. Francesco Di Chiara, who specializes in minimally invasive chest surgery at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital. • Most patients wait 7-8 years for e...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Sarah Rae, a registered dietitian specializing in endometriosis and fertility nutrition, shares evidence-based strategies to help manage endometriosis symptoms through diet. She debunks nutrition myths and offers practical approaches to meal planning that focus on nourishment rather than restriction. • Sta...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We dive into endometriosis research, breaking down recent studies to understand what they actually mean for patients and where science may be misleading us. • Critical review reveals nearly half of endometriosis research isn't even studying the right tissue • Bilateral oophorectomy before age 45 leads...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Francesco Di Chiara, a leading consultant thoracic surgeon, shares critical insights about thoracic endometriosis and its impact on lung function. The episode explores the differences between thoracic endometriosis and lung disease, the implications of lung collapse during menstruation, and the most co...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Francesco Di Chiara, a leading consultant thoracic surgeon at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, shares his expertise on thoracic endometriosis - when endometriosis affects the chest cavity, diaphragm and lungs. He illuminates the challenges patients face with this often-overlooked manifestation of end...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Mark Possover shares groundbreaking insights on neuropelviology, the revolutionary field addressing chronic pelvic pain that bridges gynecology, neurology, and minimally invasive surgery. His work offers hope to patients who've been told to simply "live with" their pain, targeting...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Marc Possover, world-renowned pioneer in neuropelviology, discusses when and why to be concerned about sciatic endometriosis. He explains the critical distinction between regular endometriosis near the sciatic nerve versus endometriosis growing within the nerve itself, which requires specialized...