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Alanna
0:01
Welcome
to
Endobattery
Fast
Charged
,
a
series
dedicated
to
keeping
you
informed
and
empowered
in
the
realm
of
endometriosis
.
Teaming
up
with
board-certified
patient
advocates
,
we
bring
you
the
latest
articles
,
research
and
insights
to
equip
you
with
accurate
information
and
a
deeper
understanding
.
Whether
you're
expanding
your
knowledge
,
staying
updated
or
seeking
clarity
,
you're
in
the
right
place
.
I'm
your
host
,
alana
,
and
this
is
Endobattery
Fast
Charged
charging
and
empowering
your
life
with
knowledge
.
Welcome
back
to
Endobattery
Fast
Charged
.
I'm
thrilled
that
you've
joined
me
once
again
today
as
we
bid
farewell
to
another
endometriosis
awareness
month
.
Let's
harness
the
momentum
it
brings
.
It's
time
for
reflection
,
education
and
action
.
Let
this
be
a
catalyst
to
propel
us
forward
,
armed
with
the
knowledge
to
advocate
not
only
for
ourselves
,
but
for
others
in
the
community
.
In
a
world
flooded
with
information
,
it's
critical
to
discern
what's
valuable
and
what's
not
.
With
a
discerning
eye
on
the
latest
research
and
publications
,
we
can
separate
the
wheat
from
the
chaff
,
empowering
ourselves
with
insights
that
truly
matter
.
"Attention,
fellow
Earthlings
!
These
articles
are
like
your
morning
coffee
–
stimulating
and
sometimes
addictive,
but
don't
mistake
correlation
for
causation
!
Think
of
them
as
spicy
rumors
at
a
gossip
party
rather
than
the
next
'Eureka
!
'
moment
.
So,
let's
sip
them
slowly,
savor
the
flavor
of
correlation,
and
resist
the
urge
to
crown
them
as
the
new
Samson's
theory
.
Remember,
correlation
does
not
equal
causation
–
it's
like
mistaking
your
pet
goldfish
for
a
shark
in
the
bathtub
!
"
let's
ignite
this
episode
with
an
exploration
into
this
intriguing
article
.
For
many
years
now
,
there's
been
a
lot
of
discussion
surrounding
different
pain
modalities
when
it
comes
to
endometriosis
.
In
this
research
acupuncture
for
pain
and
pain-related
disability
in
deep
infiltrating
endometriosis
a
group
of
researchers
decided
to
put
acupuncture
to
the
test
in
battling
the
dreaded
endometriosis
pain
.
Now
they
didn't
have
an
army
of
patients
at
their
disposal
,
just
34
brave
souls
willing
to
give
it
a
shot
.
But
hey
,
you
know
what
they
say
about
small
packages
Sometimes
they
pack
a
surprising
punch
.
For
six
months
straight
,
these
warriors
faced
off
against
the
notorious
trio
of
dysmenorrhea
,
dyspnea
and
pelvic
pain
,
armed
only
with
the
power
of
tiny
needles
,
and
guess
what
they
actually
started
winning
like
big
time
Turns
out
,
nearly
60%
of
them
experienced
a
whopping
50%
reduction
in
their
monthly
dysmenorrhea
battles
.
That's
like
cutting
your
enemy's
army
in
half
.
Talk
about
a
game
changer
.
And
remember
dyspnea
.
Yeah
,
that
took
a
hit
too
right
into
the
second
month
.
By
month
three
to
five
,
the
troops
of
moderate
to
severe
disability
dwindled
from
73.3
to
a
measly
36.9%
.
Victory
was
in
sight
.
But
wait
,
there's
more
.
The
pelvic
pain
scores
.
Well
,
let's
just
say
they
took
a
nosedive
right
from
the
get-go
.
And
by
month
two
,
the
number
of
soldiers
hobbling
around
with
moderate
to
severe
disability
dropped
from
a
whopping
83.3%
to
a
much
more
manageable
33.3%
.
Despite
these
epic
wins
,
the
researchers
weren't
ready
to
hang
up
their
needles
just
yet
.
They
knew
they
needed
a
bigger
battleground
to
truly
test
acupuncturists
medley
against
the
tried
and
true
pharmacotherapy
.
So
they
rallied
for
a
larger
scale
investigation
,
because
,
when
it
comes
to
battling
endometriosis
,
every
soldier
counts
and
who
knows
,
maybe
in
the
next
round
acupuncture
will
emerge
as
an
ultimate
weapon
against
the
forces
of
pain
and
disability
.
Stay
tuned
,
folks
,
the
battle
continues
.
Disability
Stay
tuned
,
folks
,
the
battle
continues
.
Alanna
3:06
Speaking
of
battles
,
in
this
next
research
study
titled
A
Large-Scale
Analysis
of
Gut
Microbiota
and
Endometriosis-Associated
Infertility
a
Mandelian
Randomization
Study
.
Now
,
in
this
study
they
have
a
lot
of
large
words
,
so
bear
with
me
,
because
I'm
not
a
scientist
,
I'm
merely
a
podcaster
.
Have
you
ever
stopped
to
think
about
the
bustling
metropolis
inside
your
gut
?
Well
,
it
turns
out
that
this
gut
microbiota
party
might
have
more
influence
over
our
bodies
than
we
previously
had
thought
,
especially
when
it
comes
to
conditions
like
endometriosis-associated
infertility
.
Researchers
donned
their
detective
hats
and
decided
to
delve
deep
into
this
microbial
realm
using
a
technique
called
Mendelian
randomization
or
MR
.
Think
of
it
as
a
Sherlock
Holmes
meets
genetics
,
where
they're
trying
to
suss
out
the
culprits
behind
the
infertility
mystery
.
So
what
did
they
find
in
this
microbial
whodunit
?
Run
roll
please
.
Alanna
3:55
It
turns
out
that
actinomyces
,
a
bacteria
lurking
in
the
gut
,
might
be
the
villain
in
this
story
,
upping
the
risk
of
fertility
.
Woes
for
those
battling
endometriosis
.
On
the
flip
side
,
we've
got
the
heroes
of
the
tale
,
holdmania
and
Rumo
Cacacea
,
and
we're
going
to
call
them
Hold
and
Rumo
.
Doesn't
that
sound
like
a
crime-fighting
duo
?
These
friendly
bacteria
seem
to
be
waving
their
microbial
capes
swooping
in
to
protect
against
the
dreaded
infertility
curse
.
But
wait
,
don't
go
chucking
your
yogurt
stash
just
yet
.
Alanna
4:26
This
study
is
like
peeling
back
layers
of
an
onion
,
minus
the
tears
.
Hopefully
.
The
researchers
remind
us
that
the
relationship
between
gut
microbes
and
endometriosis-related
infertility
is
as
complex
as
solving
a
Rubik's
Cube
blindfolded
.
So
while
actinomyces
might
be
causing
mischief
,
hold
and
Ramon
are
playing
a
hero
too
.
There's
still
a
lot
we
don't
know
.
It's
like
trying
to
navigate
a
maze
blindfolded
,
with
spaghetti
in
hand
a
real
tangled
mess
.
However
,
fear
not
,
this
study
isn't
just
another
brain
taser
.
It's
a
beacon
of
hope
.
By
shining
a
light
on
the
murky
world
of
gut
microbes
and
infertility
,
it
sets
the
stage
for
future
research
.
Who
knows
?
Maybe
one
day
we'll
have
probiotics
specifically
tailored
to
combat
endometriosis-related
infertility
.
Until
then
,
let's
raise
a
toast
to
the
brave
researchers
who
bravely
venture
into
the
microbial
unknown
,
one
gut
bacterium
at
a
time
,
cheers
to
solving
the
ultimate
gut
microbiota
mystery
.
Now
,
what
this
article
is
not
saying
is
that
endometriosis
is
caused
by
bacteria
.
It's
just
looking
at
the
relationship
between
bacteria
and
infertility
related
to
endometriosis
.
Alanna
5:32
Because
gut
issues
are
so
fun
to
talk
about
,
because
they
often
affect
so
many
of
us
,
let's
continue
with
our
next
article
.
The
title
of
this
article
is
Endometriosis
is
Associated
with
Higher
Healthcare
Utilization
in
Upper
Gastrointestinal
Symptoms
.
So
here's
the
thing
.
You've
got
your
typical
gastroenterology
clinic
right
People
coming
in
with
all
sorts
of
tummy
troubles
,
from
mysterious
aches
to
some
pretty
serious
stuff
like
Crohn's
disease
.
Now
imagine
another
group
sneaking
into
the
mix
people
with
endometriosis
.
It's
like
throwing
a
curveball
into
the
game
of
guess
that
gut
issue
.
So
these
sneaky
endo
people
and
their
regular
tummy
troublers
were
pitted
against
each
other
.
Alanna
6:09
In
a
study
.
They
found
out
that
the
endo
crew
bless
their
hearts
were
more
likely
to
have
all
sorts
of
abdominal
drama
Pain
in
places
you
didn't
even
know
could
hurt
,
bloating
like
they've
swallowed
beach
balls
and
enough
nausea
to
make
a
sailor
seasick
.
Meanwhile
,
the
GI
group
was
all
about
the
Crohn's
disease
and
shedding
pounds
faster
than
a
cat
shedding
fur
in
the
summer
.
But
here's
the
thing
these
sneaky
endosymptoms
were
masquerading
as
upper
GI
issues
.
It's
like
trying
to
figure
out
if
it's
a
pizza
craving
or
just
a
plain
old
hunger
.
So
the
study
was
all
about
waving
a
flag
saying
hey
,
docs
,
don't
forget
to
check
for
endometriosis
when
someone's
gut's
acting
up
.
It's
like
reminding
your
forgetful
friend
to
grab
their
keys
before
they
leave
the
house
,
except
in
this
case
,
the
keys
are
a
diagnosis
that
could
change
everything
.
So
next
time
your
tummy's
feeling
a
little
like
a
roller
coaster
ride
,
remember
it
might
not
just
be
your
last
meal
causing
all
the
ruckus
.
It
could
be
a
sneaky
case
of
endometriosis
playing
hide
and
seek
in
your
gut
and
hey
,
finding
it
might
just
be
the
key
to
solving
the
mystery
of
your
wonky
digestion
.
Alanna
7:11
An
article
that's
not
going
to
keep
us
guessing
and
takes
us
away
from
all
the
gut
issues
is
this
next
article
out
of
Canada
titled
Outcomes
After
Surgery
in
an
Interdisciplinary
Center
of
Expertise
for
Endometriosis
and
Pelvic
Pain
in
Canada
a
Prospective
Cohort
Study
.
It's
all
about
how
surgery
as
part
of
a
comprehensive
approach
to
treating
endometriosis
can
really
make
a
difference
in
a
patient's
quality
of
life
.
Basically
,
they
looked
at
data
from
patients
who
underwent
surgery
at
a
specialized
center
for
endometriosis
and
pelvic
pain
.
What
they
found
was
pretty
validating
.
No
matter
the
stage
of
disease
or
the
age
of
the
patient
,
surgery
led
to
a
significant
improvement
in
pain-related
quality
of
life
.
So
they're
talking
about
all
sorts
of
surgeries
,
from
conservative
procedures
to
hysterectomies
,
and
get
this
even
patients
with
advanced
stage
endometriosis
saw
improvements
.
It's
like
a
win-win
situation
for
everyone
involved
.
The
study
basically
tells
us
that
if
you're
dealing
with
endometriosis
and
pelvic
pain
,
surgery
done
at
a
specialized
center
where
different
experts
collaborate
can
really
change
the
game
for
you
.
It's
not
just
about
getting
rid
of
the
pain
temporarily
,
it's
about
improving
your
quality
.
Getting
rid
of
the
pain
temporarily
,
it's
about
improving
your
quality
of
life
in
the
long
run
,
and
who
wouldn't
want
that
right
?
So
kudos
to
the
research
team
for
shedding
light
on
this
important
aspect
of
endometriosis
treatment
.
It's
exciting
to
see
how
interdisciplinary
approaches
can
make
such
a
difference
in
healthcare
.
Alanna
8:32
Our
last
two
articles
further
highlight
the
need
to
find
an
informed
and
knowledgeable
provider
.
There
was
a
recent
article
published
named
Hormone
Medication
Could
Increase
Risk
of
Brain
Tumors
.
French
Study
Finds
and
it
has
some
people
talking
they
found
a
potential
link
between
hormone
medications
and
an
increased
risk
of
brain
tumors
.
Now
,
before
you
panic
and
toss
out
your
pill
pack
,
let's
dive
into
the
details
.
First
off
,
let's
talk
about
progestins
.
They're
kind
of
like
a
synthetic
version
of
progesterone
,
a
hormone
your
body
naturally
produces
.
These
little
guys
are
used
in
all
sorts
of
things
,
from
birth
control
to
managing
gynecological
issues
like
endometriosis
and
polycystic
ovarian
syndrome
or
PCOS
,
or
even
to
help
folks
manage
menopause
symptoms
.
Now
back
to
the
study
.
What
they
found
was
that
folks
taking
hormone
meds
containing
progestins
might
have
a
slight
higher
chance
of
developing
brain
tumors
.
Most
of
these
tumors
were
actually
benign
,
meaning
they're
more
of
a
nuisance
than
a
life-threatening
situation
.
So
what's
the
bottom
line
here
?
Well
,
it's
always
good
to
stay
informed
about
meds
you're
taking
and
their
potential
risks
,
but
don't
go
tossing
out
your
pills
just
yet
.
If
you're
concerned
,
it's
best
to
have
a
chat
with
your
provider
.
Staying
informed
can
help
you
and
your
provider
find
what's
best
for
you
.
Alanna
9:46
This
last
study
is
further
proof
that
endometriosis
affects
your
whole
body
.
This
research
,
titled
Correlation
Between
Endometriosis
and
Migraine
Features
,
results
from
a
Perspective
Case
Control
Study
.
A
group
of
researchers
decided
to
dive
into
the
connection
between
two
very
common
yet
painful
conditions
endometriosis
and
migraines
.
They
wanted
to
see
if
there
was
any
link
between
the
features
of
migraines
and
the
types
of
endometriosis
someone
might
have
.
They
did
a
small
study
where
they
looked
at
a
bunch
of
people
with
both
conditions
to
see
what
they
could
find
.
Alanna
10:19
Now
,
what
they
uncovered
was
pretty
interesting
.
They
noticed
that
folks
with
migraines
often
had
severe
adenomyosis
and
deep
infiltrating
endometriosis
,
or
DI
,
which
basically
means
the
endometriosis
is
spreading
pretty
deep
within
the
tissue
.
This
discovery
led
them
to
think
that
there
might
be
something
more
going
on
between
the
two
conditions
,
but
here's
where
it
gets
even
more
intriguing
.
They
found
out
that
for
many
people
,
migraines
and
painful
periods
started
way
back
in
the
teenage
years
,
long
before
they
even
knew
they
had
endometriosis
.
It's
like
these
symptoms
were
hanging
out
under
their
radar
,
not
getting
the
attention
they
needed
.
What's
concerning
is
that
these
symptoms
are
flying
under
the
radar
for
so
long
they
weren't
getting
treated
properly
.
This
delay
in
getting
the
right
treatment
might
have
led
to
even
more
pain
and
discomfort
for
those
with
both
conditions
,
so
the
researchers
stress
the
importance
of
spotting
these
signs
earlier
and
making
sure
people
get
the
help
they
need
sooner
rather
than
later
.
Alanna
11:15
In
the
end
.
This
study
shed
some
light
on
the
link
between
migraines
and
endometriosis
,
showing
that
they
often
go
hand
in
hand
.
It's
like
they're
two
puzzle
pieces
that
fit
together
perfectly
,
but
when
left
unnoticed
,
they
can
cause
a
lot
of
trouble
.
The
takeaway
,
early
detection
and
better
management
could
make
a
world
of
difference
for
those
dealing
with
endometriosis
and
migraines
.
Thank
you
so
much
for
joining
me
this
week
and
,
as
we
continue
in
the
month
of
April
,
it
is
adenomyosis
awareness
month
.
So
make
sure
that
you
follow
for
more
information
,
because
the
more
you
know
and
the
more
knowledge
you
have
,
the
better
informed
you
are
in
your
care
and
the
more
you
can
advocate
for
you
and
for
others
.
So
until
next
time
,
continue
advocating
for
you
and
for
those
that
you
love
.