The Endometriosis Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Shanti Mohling and Dr. Nicholas Fogelson explore one of the most intriguing emerging questions in endometriosis care: could GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic and Zepbound, play a role in reducing endometriosis-related symptoms? These medications are not currently FDA-approved for endometriosis, and the evidence is still early. But patient reports, survey data, and basic...

Olympic sprinter Brittany Brown joins Dr. Nicholas Fogelson to talk candidly about living, training, and competing with endometriosis at the highest level. From years of painful and heavy periods, to receiving dismissive medical advice, to eventually undergoing surgery in the middle of an elite track career, Brittany shares what it took to advocate for herself and what recovery actually looked lik...

In this special episode of The Endometriosis Podcast, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson travels to Kerugoya, Kenya, for the Healing Mama Africa Bootcamp and Conference, where surgeons, advocates, and educators from around the world come together to expand access to endometriosis care in Africa. Through a series of on-the-ground conversations, the episode explores what it means to deliver complex surgical care...

In this sponsored episode of The Endometriosis Podcast, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson and Dr. Shanti Mohling are joined by Dr. Bruce Lessey—the researcher who identified BCL6 as a marker of endometrial inflammation—and Chris Jackson, CEO of Cicero Diagnostics, the company that brought his discovery to market as the ReceptivaDx test. Together, they explore how a gene first studied in lymphoma research beca...

In this episode of The Endometriosis Podcast, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson and Dr. Shanti Mohling take on one of the most emotionally charged and misunderstood topics in pelvic pain care: hysterectomy. Drawing on decades of surgical experience, they unpack common myths, clarify confusing terminology, and explain when hysterectomy may—or may not—be an appropriate part of endometriosis treatment. This thou...

In this episode, Dr. Nick Fogelson and Dr. Shanti Mohling take on one of the most persistent gray zones in gynecology: how to safely use hormone replacement therapy in patients with current or past endometriosis. Moving beyond the simplistic "estrogen bad" narrative, they explore what the data actually show about recurrence, cancer risk, and quality of life. The discussion weaves clinical insight...

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson and Dr. Shanti Mohling delve into new research that challenges how we understand adenomyosis in relation to endometriosis. They break down the proposed subtypes of adenomyosis— from interna and externa to intramural and adenomyomas— and discuss how these patterns may arise from childbirth, uterine surgery, or molecular changes shared with en...

In this illuminating episode, Dr. Shanti Mohling and Dr. Nicholas Fogelson dive into the science behind supplements and functional medicine approaches to managing endometriosis. From NAC and curcumin to the role of Vitamin D and the gut microbiome, they explore which anti-inflammatory tools hold real promise—and which ones may not. They also tackle a listener's question about persistent post-op sy...

In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson and Dr. Shanti Mohling dive deep into the complex overlap between endometriosis and nerve-related pelvic pain. They discuss a pivotal paper by Dr. Marc Possover on laparoscopic treatment for endometriosis and vascular entrapment of the sacral plexus — groundbreaking work that opened new paths for addressing sciatica caused by pelvic disease. The conversation...

In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson and Dr. Shanti Mohling discuss a compelling new study from the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology exploring spontaneous conception and live birth rates in infertility patients after endometriosis surgery. They break down what the data reveals about excision versus ablation, the role of age, and the surprising lack of correlation between disease stage an...

In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson and Dr. Shanti Mohling relaunch The Endometriosis Podcast with an in-depth look at one of the most crucial surgical decisions for patients with deep endometriosis: how aggressive should bowel surgery be? You'll hear their thoughts on recent meta-analysis comparing conservative techniques (like shave and discoid resection) to radical approaches (like segmental...

Join surgeon Nicholas Fogelson and endometriosis researcher Libby Hopton as they answer listener questions and discuss recently published research. This episode was recorded in July 2017. Stay tuned for future episodes! 

Dr. Nicholas Fogelson, MD, and Libby Hopton discuss new literature on endometriosis. Studies include a comparison of excision and ablation surgeries for superficial endometriosis, and a literature review on treating the disease with hormonal contraception. Also, a look at how endometriosis may be connected to the state of a patient's microbiome, and more. 

Dr. Nicholas Fogelson, MD, and Libby Hopton discuss new literature on endometriosis and answer questions from the endometriosis patient community. Topics include removing abdominal wall endo after c-section, Visanne studies, whether to chose a surgery center or a hospital and more.  This episode was recorded in July 2017.  Fresh episodes coming soon! 

Dr Nicholas Fogelson, MD, and researcher Libby Hopton discuss new literature on endometriosis and answer question from the endometriosis patient community. Topics include endometriosis research production, BPA and endometriosis incidence, outcomes after resection of bladder endometriosis, and others This episode was originally published in January 2017.