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Postmenopausal Endometriosis Research and Insights
Speaker 1
0:01
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back
to
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electrifying
episode
of
EndoBattery
Fast
Charged
.
This
week
,
we're
not
just
serving
up
the
usual
dose
of
research
and
studies
.
We've
got
the
potential
for
some
mind-blowing
insights
and
validation
.
Trust
me
,
this
episode
was
so
validating
it's
practically
giving
me
a
pat
on
the
back
.
But
before
we
get
too
carried
away
,
let's
remember
our
old
friend
correlation
does
not
equal
causation
,
because
,
you
know
,
just
because
your
phone
charges
faster
when
it's
upside
down
doesn't
mean
gravity
is
the
key
to
battery
life
.
This
episode
will
be
done
at
lightning
speed
,
ensuring
you
will
leave
with
a
full
charge
.
So
buckle
up
and
brace
yourselves
as
we
dive
into
the
latest
compilation
of
research
and
validation
.
Let's
just
start
this
good
time
off
with
this
article
named
Postmenopausal
Endometriosis
a
challenging
condition
beyond
menopause
.
Oh
boy
,
this
is
going
to
be
fun
,
I
told
you
validating
.
So
here's
what
they
found
.
Speaker 1
1:25
Post-menopausal
endometriosis
is
like
that
unexpected
guest
who
decided
to
stick
around
long
after
the
party's
over
,
challenging
our
assumptions
and
keeping
us
on
our
toes
.
You
see
,
for
the
longest
time
there
was
this
belief
floating
around
that
once
menopause
hit
,
endometriosis
would
gracefully
bow
out
of
the
picture
.
In
fact
,
for
some
people
this
is
still
very
much
a
belief
.
But
oh
boy
,
were
they
wrong
.
This
recent
article
hot
off
the
press
in
May
of
2024
,
sheds
light
on
the
reality
that
postmenopausal
endometriosis
is
far
from
a
disappearing
act
.
Speaker 1
1:59
Picture
this
a
team
of
researchers
from
France
and
Switzerland
delving
deep
into
the
complexities
of
postmenopausal
endometriosis
,
debunking
the
myths
and
highlighting
the
persistence
of
symptoms
even
after
menstruation
bids
adieu
.
It's
like
discovering
this
hidden
layer
of
challenges
in
a
seemingly
straightforward
storyline
.
What's
fascinating
is
how
this
article
unpacks
the
clinical
features
,
diagnostic
dilemmas
and
management
strategies
surrounding
postmenopausal
endometriosis
.
From
pelvic
pain
to
urinary
woes
,
it's
a
roller
coaster
of
symptoms
that
refuses
to
take
their
final
bow
.
Now
here's
where
it
gets
a
little
tricky
.
Without
the
monthly
cues
of
periods
,
diagnosing
postmenopausal
endometriosis
becomes
a
bit
puzzling
.
But
fear
not
.
Our
researchers
emphasize
the
importance
of
understanding
and
navigating
these
diagnostic
hurdles
to
ensure
an
effective
care
for
those
affected
by
these
conditions
.
In
essence
,
this
article
serves
as
a
wake-up
call
for
healthcare
providers
,
reminding
them
that
the
endometriosis
storyline
doesn't
neatly
conclude
with
menopause
.
It's
a
continued
saga
that
requires
vigilance
,
empathy
and
willingness
to
adapt
to
the
twists
and
turns
that
postmenopausal
endometriosis
throws
our
way
.
After
all
,
in
the
grand
narrative
of
women's
health
,
every
chapter
matters
,
especially
to
those
beyond
menopause
.
Speaker 1
3:18
This
next
article
further
validates
the
concerns
of
menopausal
women
in
the
article
titled
Endometriosis
in
Menopausal
Women
a
New
Age
Coming
Literature
Review
.
In
this
review
,
a
group
of
researchers
diving
headfirst
in
the
realm
of
postmenopausal
endometriosis
,
armed
with
a
fresh
perspective
and
a
determination
to
shake
up
the
status
quo
.
In
a
study
published
in
April
2024
,
they
shattered
the
notion
that
endometriosis
is
a
condition
reserved
solely
for
the
younger
crowd
.
No
,
no
,
my
friends
,
endometriosis
is
here
to
defy
expectations
and
make
its
persistence
known
,
even
in
the
postmenopausal
years
.
Now
hold
on
to
your
hats
,
because
here
comes
a
bombshell
Up
to
4%
of
postmenopausal
individuals
are
grappling
with
endometriosis
.
Yes
,
you
heard
that
right
.
Forget
everything
you
thought
you
knew
about
this
condition
being
exclusive
to
the
reproductive
age
group
.
It's
a
paradigm
shift
for
people
.
Speaker 1
4:15
What's
truly
eye-opening
is
how
endometriosis
in
postmenopausal
patients
isn't
all
that
different
from
its
premenopausal
counterparts
.
It's
like
a
chameleon
disguising
itself
with
the
diverse
symptoms
that
can
easily
slip
under
the
radar
,
leading
to
delayed
diagnosis
and
frustration
for
patients
and
healthcare
providers
alike
.
Think
about
it
Symptoms
like
chronic
pelvic
pain
,
discomfort
during
intimacy
and
even
issues
with
bowel
movements
could
be
a
waving
red
flag
for
endometriosis
,
even
after
menopause
has
come
and
gone
.
It's
a
reminder
that
the
story
doesn't
end
with
the
cease
and
desist
of
menstruation
.
It's
merely
a
new
chapter
in
the
saga
of
endometriosis
.
But
wait
,
there's
more
.
Our
intrepid
researchers
also
sound
the
alarm
on
the
slightly
increased
risk
of
malignant
transformation
associated
with
postmenopausal
endometriosis
.
It's
a
sobering
reminder
that
timely
diagnosis
and
intervention
are
crucial
.
Speaker 1
5:09
So
what's
the
takeaway
from
all
this
?
Well
,
because
we're
on
the
brink
of
a
new
age
in
understanding
and
managing
endometriosis
in
menopausal
women
.
It's
a
journey
filled
with
twists
,
turns
and
plenty
of
surprises
,
but
one
thing's
for
sure
knowledge
is
power
.
With
each
study
,
we're
getting
one
step
closer
to
cracking
the
code
of
this
sinister
condition
.
So
here's
another
great
article
from
June
2024
,
titled
Patient
Experiences
of
Endometriosis
Diagnosis
A
Mixed
Methods
Approach
.
It's
all
about
the
rollercoaster
ride
of
getting
diagnosed
with
endometriosis
.
Over
2,000
folks
from
63
different
countries
spilled
the
beans
on
their
experiences
.
And
guess
what
?
It's
a
wild
ride
.
Speaker 1
5:55
So
you
know
how
,
when
you're
not
feeling
right
,
you
go
see
a
doctor
,
right
?
Well
,
these
peeps
in
the
study
they
waited
almost
four
years
from
the
time
they
first
felt
something
off
to
finally
showing
up
on
the
doctor's
doorstep
.
But
wait
after
that
.
They
waited
nearly
six
more
years
to
actually
get
the
label
slapped
on
them
.
That's
like
binge
watching
a
series
and
waiting
for
years
for
the
finale
.
Talk
about
a
marathon
.
And
also
super
frustrating
.
And
get
.
Speaker 1
6:22
This
age
seems
to
play
a
big
role
Folks
over
35
,
they
had
it
even
rougher
,
waiting
longer
than
their
younger
counterparts
.
It's
like
the
older
you
get
,
the
more
docs
shrug
and
say
,
eh
,
it's
probably
nothing
.
But
here's
the
thing
.
It's
not
just
about
the
clock
ticking
,
it's
about
feeling
brushed
off
,
like
your
symptoms
don't
matter
.
These
patients
felt
their
docs
were
just
brushing
them
off
.
It's
like
going
to
a
mechanic
and
them
telling
you
there's
nothing
wrong
with
your
car
,
even
though
it's
making
a
weird
noise
.
So
while
this
study
might
seem
like
old
news
to
those
of
us
who've
been
through
it
,
it's
still
a
punch
to
the
gut
.
It's
a
reminder
that
the
struggle
is
real
for
people
with
endometriosis
,
no
matter
how
old
they
are
.
It's
like
they're
all
stuck
in
this
endless
loop
of
pain
and
frustration
,
just
trying
to
get
someone
to
listen
.
But
hey
,
at
least
they're
looking
at
research
and
studies
that
help
validate
what
we
have
felt
for
many
years
.
Speaker 1
7:18
But
the
research
doesn't
stop
there
.
In
this
next
article
,
titled
Demographic
Correlations
of
Endometriosis
Diagnosis
Among
United
States
Women
Aged
15
to
50
,
it's
like
in
this
study
,
the
scientists
are
armed
with
clipboards
and
magnifying
glasses
,
decided
to
embark
on
a
quest
to
unravel
the
mysteries
of
endometriosis
among
American
women
.
They
go
on
a
bit
of
a
data
scavenger
hunt
,
digging
through
the
lives
of
ladies
aged
15
to
50
,
determined
to
uncover
who's
more
likely
to
get
diagnosed
within
the
mystery
disease
called
endometriosis
.
Their
findings
.
Well
,
hold
on
to
your
hats
,
because
it
turns
out
,
age
is
a
bit
of
a
giveaway
.
So
imagine
you
hit
your
late
30s
and
suddenly
the
chances
of
being
besties
with
endometriosis
skyrocket
.
Apparently
,
it's
like
a
VIP
club
where
the
average
age
of
entry
is
around
,
yeah
,
39
.
Meanwhile
,
the
younger
gals
chilling
out
around
you
know
31
seem
to
be
dodging
this
membership
like
it's
a
hot
potato
.
But
wait
,
there's
more
.
It's
not
just
about
age
.
Oh
no
,
race
decides
to
join
the
party
too
.
Hispanic
and
non-Hispanic
black
women
are
giving
endometriosis
the
ultimate
silent
treatment
,
being
less
likely
to
be
diagnosed
compared
to
those
non-Hispanic
white
counterparts
.
It's
like
they're
playing
a
game
of
hide
and
seek
,
and
the
disease
just
can't
seem
to
find
them
.
Speaker 1
8:45
Now
here's
where
things
get
a
little
wild
.
You'd
think
that
having
good
old
private
insurance
would
be
the
golden
ticket
to
diagnosis
.
Right
Wrong
,
turns
out
.
Having
Medicare
or
military
insurance
actually
boosts
your
chance
at
getting
that
diagnosis
.
Who
would
have
thought
?
It's
like
the
disease
has
a
preference
for
certain
insurance
cards
playing
favorites
in
the
healthcare
game
.
Speaker 1
9:02
But
that's
not
all
the
drama
.
Education
decides
to
strut
its
stuff
in
the
spotlight
too
.
Those
who
have
braved
the
halls
of
high
school
and
beyond
seem
to
have
a
higher
chance
of
catching
endometriosis'
attention
.
It's
like
the
disease
is
a
snob
only
hanging
out
with
the
educated
crowd
.
So
what's
the
big
takeaway
from
this
circus
of
demographics
?
Well
,
it's
like
the
game
of
Clue
,
except
instead
of
Colonel
Mustard
in
the
library
with
a
candlestick
,
it's
more
like
Mrs
Endometriosis
Strikes
Again
,
targeting
women
in
their
late
30s
,
avoiding
certain
races
,
cozying
up
to
specific
insurance
plans
and
only
giving
nods
to
those
with
diplomas
.
It's
a
mystery
,
all
right
,
and
these
researchers
are
on
a
mission
to
crack
the
case
wide
open
.
Let's
just
hope
they
remember
to
bring
their
magnifying
glasses
and
detective
hats
along
for
the
ride
.
What's
not
a
mystery
is
the
fact
that
endometriosis
affects
all
these
women
across
the
board
.
However
,
diagnosis
is
different
for
everyone
,
as
the
study
highlights
.
All
jokes
aside
,
we
know
everyone
deserves
a
diagnosis
,
no
matter
how
old
or
how
young
,
or
what
race
,
or
what
insurance
or
what
education
you
have
.
You
deserve
that
diagnosis
.
So
here's
some
more
research
highlighting
what
disparities
lie
within
the
diagnosis
process
.
Speaker 1
10:16
In
this
last
highlighted
publication
titled
Persistence
of
Endometriosis
and
Chronic
Overlapping
Pain
Conditions
Negatively
Impacts
the
Pain
Experience
in
Women
with
Chronic
Pelvic
Abdominal
Pain
,
a
cross-sectional
survey
is
where
researchers
took
a
closer
look
at
something
many
people
with
endometriosis
probably
already
knew
Dealing
with
this
condition
often
means
dealing
with
other
types
of
chronic
pain
too
.
They
found
that
more
of
these
overlapping
pain
conditions
a
person
had
,
the
worse
their
overall
pain
tended
to
be
.
It's
like
dealing
with
a
whole
squad
of
pain
,
each
bringing
their
unique
challenges
to
the
party
.
But
here's
where
it
gets
interesting
.
Even
though
age
,
race
and
how
long
someone
had
been
dealing
with
pelvic
pain
didn't
seem
to
make
a
difference
in
whether
they
had
endometriosis
or
not
,
having
endometriosis
was
like
a
signal
for
the
body
to
invite
more
pain
pals
to
the
gathering
,
and
these
weren't
just
any
pains
.
They
ranged
from
fibromyalgia
to
chronic
fatigue
syndrome
,
almost
like
the
body
decided
to
throw
a
pain
Olympics
and
invite
all
its
buddies
.
Now
picture
this
the
folks
with
endometriosis
not
only
had
younger
onset
of
pelvic
pain
,
but
also
reported
that
the
pain
was
crashing
the
party
with
more
intensity
,
sticking
around
longer
and
causing
more
interference
in
their
day-to-day
lives
.
Speaker 1
11:37
But
there's
more
.
Understanding Endometriosis Pain and Solutions
Speaker 1
11:39
The
researchers
aren't
just
pointing
out
the
problem
,
they're
offering
a
solution
.
Yay
,
they're
basically
saying
hey
,
doctors
,
when
you're
dealing
with
endometriosis
,
don't
just
focus
on
that
,
take
a
look
around
and
see
if
there's
any
other
pain
problems
crashing
the
party
too
.
They're
suggesting
that
by
understanding
all
the
different
types
of
pain
a
person
might
be
dealing
with
,
doctors
can
come
up
with
a
better
plan
to
tackle
it
all
.
So
it's
not
just
about
treating
endometriosis
,
it's
about
understanding
that
it
often
brings
a
whole
squad
of
pain
conditions
along
for
the
ride
.
And
by
acknowledging
and
addressing
these
other
pains
,
doctors
can
hopefully
make
the
party
a
little
less
wild
for
those
dealing
with
endometriosis
and
its
pain
posse
.
Speaker 1
12:26
Thanks
for
joining
me
this
week
and
,
as
I
said
,
this
was
an
extremely
validating
episode
and
research
that
many
of
us
have
felt
or
known
for
quite
some
time
.
The
links
to
all
these
articles
are
in
the
description
of
this
podcast
,
so
check
them
out
if
you
want
to
learn
some
more
.
And
remember
this
knowledge
can
empower
you
to
create
change
now
and
for
future
generations
.
So
,
until
next
time
,
continue
advocating
for
you
and
for
those
that
you
love
.