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QC: Food Travel Tips for Endo Warriors: Fight The Flairs
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 […]
QC: Fertility Success with Adenomyosis: With Dr. Naomi Whittaker
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, […]
QC: After A Hysterectomy How Can You Tell If You’re Menopausal? With Vanessa Weiland
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 […]
QC:How Common is Thoracic Endo and Is It Different in Teens?
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 […]
QC: Feed Your Battle: A Dietitian’s Guide to Endometriosis-Friendly Eating
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 […]
Fast Charge #17: Research Reality Check: When Scientists Study the Wrong Tissue for Endometriosis
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 […]
QC: Lung Collapse During Your Period, Symptoms That Are Often Missed, What About Adhesions in Your Heart or Lungs?
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 […]
Endometriosis Above the Belt: A Life-Changing Conversation With Dr. Francesco Di Chiara
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 […]
QC: Unraveling the Complex Connection Between Pelvic Nerves and Autoimmune Disease
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” […]
QC: Sciatic Endometriosis: When to Worry
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, […]