Latest Episodes
Rebuilding Your Body After Hysterectomy: A Hormone Replacement Guide
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Christine Vaccaro, a double board certified urogynecologist, provides crucial insights about the often-overlooked challenges of surgical menopause and comprehensive hormone replacement therapy. She explains why the abrupt hormonal changes after ovary removal create a “rude […]
Your Body Is Not Broken: Finding Pleasure In Intimacy Despite Chronic Pain
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Intimacy doesn’t have to end when chronic pain begins – it simply requires thoughtful adaptation, clear communication, and a willingness to explore new pathways to pleasure. • Understanding the crucial difference between pain (stop immediately) and […]
QC: What Role Does The Gut Microbiome and Probiotics Play in Endometriosis?
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Gut Health & Endometriosis: What You Need to Know with Sarah Rae, RDN Registered dietitian Sarah Rae breaks down the powerful link between gut health and endometriosis, explaining how inflammation, the brain-gut connection, and diet impact […]
QC: Soy and Endo: Friend or Foe? With Sara Rae, RDN
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Registered dietitian Sarah Rae debunks common myths about soy and endometriosis, explaining why phytoestrogens may actually support—not harm—your health. Research suggests soy could even lower endometriosis risk! In this episode: ✅ Soy as a source of […]
Intercourse, Pain & Guilt: Navigating Intimacy When Your Body Betrays You With Mallory Oxendine
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Mallory Oxendine, a licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist, shares powerful insights about maintaining intimacy while navigating the challenges of endometriosis and chronic illness. She offers compassionate guidance on reframing our expectations of sex, communicating […]
QC: Suppression vs Surgery And The Long-term Impacts
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Abhishek Mangeshkar breaks down why hormonal suppression only manages symptoms, while surgery removes endometriosis. He highlights key differences between these approaches and the serious long-term risks of hormonal treatments, including bone loss, heart disease, GI […]
QC: Why Do Adhesions Matter In Protecting Fertility and Reducing Pain After Endometriosis Excision?
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Mona Orady breaks down the critical role of adhesion prevention in endometriosis excision surgery—key for protecting fertility and reducing pain. She shares expert techniques, from minimizing tissue trauma to innovative methods like suspending ovaries during […]
Myth-Busting 101: The Truth About Endometriosis- A Quick Guide
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Think endometriosis is just a bad period? Or that pregnancy cures it? Think again! In this myth-busting episode, we’re cutting through the noise and delivering facts about endometriosis and adenomyosis. Learn what these conditions really are, […]
QC: How Often Does Endometriosis Contribute to Nerve and Vascular Compression?
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Nick Fogelson, an expert excision specialist with formal neuropelviology training, explains how endometriosis affects nerve pathways and creates specific pain patterns. He shares valuable insights on identifying and treating nerve compression and endometriosis lesions that […]
QC: Excision Surgery: What to Expect at Your Follow-Up
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Expert excision specialist Dr. Lora Liu reveals what patients should expect during post-surgery follow-ups, emphasizing the critical importance of receiving pathology reports. We discuss the non-negotiable documentation patients deserve after endometriosis excision surgery and how these […]
