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Explore all the facinating and insightful research that’s helping us understand Endometriosis and all it’s nuances.
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Speaker 1
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
,
where
we
dive
deep
into
the
electrifying
world
of
endometriosis
research
.
Prepare
to
be
left
wanting
more
,
because
,
let's
be
honest
,
who
doesn't
want
more
research
when
it
comes
to
endometriosis
?
Today
,
we're
plugging
into
the
latest
studies
to
supercharge
our
understanding
of
how
this
complex
condition
impacts
mental
health
,
medical
recognition
and
care
,
and
,
for
a
little
extra
voltage
,
we'll
even
explore
some
rare
and
intriguing
articles
that
might
just
blow
your
circuits
.
But
before
we
get
too
charged
up
,
remember
correlation
does
not
equal
causation
.
Just
because
two
things
are
linked
doesn't
mean
one
is
causing
the
other
.
Sort
of
like
how
having
a
cat
and
being
a
night
owl
might
be
connected
,
but
your
furry
friend
isn't
the
reason
you
stay
up
binge
watching
cat
videos
.
So
let's
dive
into
the
data
,
untangle
the
wires
of
correlation
and
causation
and
power
up
our
endo-knowledge
battery
.
Let's
get
started
.
All
right
,
let's
dive
into
this
fascinating
research
on
the
connection
between
our
mental
state
and
endometriosis
in
an
article
titled
the
Casual
Relationship
of
Depression
,
anxiety
and
Neuroticism
in
Endometriosis
a
Bidirectional
,
two-samsample
Mendelian
randomization
study
.
Imagine
your
genes
as
party
planners
.
Some
of
these
planners
are
responsible
for
throwing
the
kind
of
party
where
depression
and
neuroticism
are
the
star
guests
.
They
show
up
with
their
dark
clouds
and
anxious
vibes
,
making
the
party
a
bit
gloomy
.
Now
it
turns
out
that
if
these
two
gloomy
guests
are
on
the
invite
list
,
there's
a
higher
chance
that
endometriosis
will
crush
the
party
too
.
This
doesn't
mean
that
anxiety
,
who
is
often
part
in
the
moody
trio
,
gets
to
join
in
on
the
fun
.
No
,
anxiety
was
left
out
in
the
cold
on
this
one
.
No
party
crushing
for
them
.
Speaker 1
2:19
Researchers
took
a
closer
look
at
the
guest
list
by
using
a
genetic
approach
.
They
analyzed
data
from
studies
focusing
on
genes
associated
with
depression
,
anxiety
and
neuroticism
.
The
main
takeaway
those
with
a
genetic
predisposition
to
depression
and
neuroticism
have
a
higher
risk
of
developing
endometriosis
.
It's
like
the
genes
threw
a
surprise
party
and
endometriosis
decided
to
show
up
uninvited
when
depression
and
neuroticism
were
there
.
However
,
anxiety
,
despite
its
close
ties
,
didn't
seem
to
get
the
memo
.
But
before
we
jump
to
any
conclusions
and
blame
our
genes
for
everything
,
let's
remember
correlation
is
not
causation
.
Just
because
these
traits
often
show
up
together
doesn't
mean
one
causes
the
other
.
It's
more
like
they
have
an
overlapping
friend
circle
.
We
need
more
research
to
untangle
these
complex
webs
.
Meanwhile
,
addressing
endometriosis
with
a
biopsychosocial
approach
that's
a
fancy
term
for
looking
at
the
whole
person
,
including
their
mind
,
body
and
social
environment
can
help
manage
the
symptoms
spread
across
the
entire
system
,
both
physically
and
mentally
.
So
next
time
someone
mentions
endometriosis
,
depression
or
neuroticism
,
you
can
think
of
it
as
a
wild
interconnected
party
of
genes
where
some
guests
just
can't
help
but
show
up
together
and
remember
.
Anxiety
is
still
waiting
for
its
invite
.
Speaker 1
3:36
In
keeping
with
this
theme
,
a
recent
study
has
shed
some
light
on
a
topic
we've
touched
on
before
,
in
a
study
titled
Mental
Illness
and
Sleep
Disorders
Among
Women
with
Gynecological
Problems
.
Again
,
it's
like
a
detective
novel
,
minus
the
car
chases
and
plot
twists
.
Instead
of
a
magnifying
glass
,
researchers
used
medical
claims
data
spanning
four
years
from
adult
employees
of
a
big
corporation
.
The
results
the
patients
with
gynecological
issues
,
specifically
pain
,
endometriosis
,
pelvic
inflammation
and
bleeding
were
more
likely
to
experience
mental
illness
and
sleep
disorders
.
Imagine
Sherlock
Holmes
saying
elementary
,
my
dear
Watson
,
but
with
a
stethoscope
instead
of
a
pipe
.
The
study
found
that
individuals
with
gynecological
problems
were
50%
more
likely
to
have
mental
health
issues
and
44%
more
likely
to
suffer
from
sleep
disorder
.
That's
a
pretty
significant
clue
pointing
towards
the
interconnectedness
of
our
bodily
systems
.
The
researchers
are
basically
waving
a
big
red
flag
saying
hey
,
clinicians
,
we
need
to
take
a
look
at
the
whole
picture
here
Now
again
.
Don't
go
thinking
correlation
equals
causation
.
Speaker 1
4:42
This
isn't
some
conspiracy
theory
where
everything
is
magically
linked
,
but
it
is
a
fascinating
piece
of
the
puzzle
that's
catching
the
medical
community's
attention
.
Think
of
it
as
an
invitation
to
a
more
holistic
approach
to
treating
conditions
like
endometriosis
.
If
you're
dealing
with
chronic
pain
or
pelvic
inflammation
,
it
makes
sense
that
it
could
mess
with
your
mental
health
and
sleep
.
It's
like
trying
to
sleep
on
a
lumpy
mattress
while
dealing
with
a
noisy
neighbor
Not
exactly
conducive
to
rest
and
relaxation
,
right
?
In
conclusion
,
this
research
is
a
gentle
reminder
that
our
bodies
are
intricate
,
interconnected
systems
.
If
you're
dealing
with
gynecological
issues
,
don't
be
surprised
if
it
impacts
other
areas
of
your
health
.
And
for
the
medical
professionals
out
there
,
it's
a
call
to
action
to
consider
the
full
body
approach
when
treating
patients
.
So
let's
keep
an
eye
on
this
emerging
data
and
hope
that
it
leads
to
better
care
and
outcomes
for
everyone
.
If
nothing
else
,
it's
a
good
reason
to
treat
yourself
to
a
good
night's
sleep
.
You've
earned
it
.
Speaker 1
5:40
In
this
next
article
titled
the
Impact
of
Surgical
Treatment
for
Deep
Endometriosis
Metabolic
Profile
,
quality
of
Life
and
Psychological
Aspects
,
researchers
embarked
on
this
ambitious
study
involving
435
patients
with
deep
endometriosis
,
sourced
from
44
endometriosis
centers
.
Picture
a
global
gathering
of
people
suffering
from
the
same
stubborn
condition
,
all
in
their
mid-30s
,
ready
to
see
if
surgery
could
turn
things
around
.
Spoiler
alert
it
did
,
and
then
some
.
In
a
nutshell
,
the
study
explored
how
surgery
impacted
patients'
lives
across
the
seven
key
quality
of
life
areas
.
Imagine
you've
got
a
Swiss
Army
knife
of
well-being
post-surgery
.
Every
single
tool
,
pain
management
,
control
over
your
body
,
overall
well-being
,
social
support
,
self-image
,
work
life
and
sexual
relations
got
a
major
upgrade
.
It's
like
going
from
a
rusty
old
knife
to
a
shiny
new
multi-tool
.
But
wait
,
there's
more
.
Speaker 1
6:37
Researchers
didn't
stop
at
just
making
people
feel
better
mentally
and
socially
.
They
also
dove
into
the
nitty-gritty
of
metabolic
health
.
Post-surgery
,
the
average
level
of
various
metabolic
markers
took
a
nosedive
Total
cholesterol
dropped
from
8.2%
,
ldl
the
so-called
bad
cholesterol
by
12.8%
,
triglycerides
by
10.9%
and
fasting
blood
glucose
by
7.3%
.
Think
of
it
as
your
body's
internal
cleanup
crew
,
kicking
into
high
gear
after
surgery
,
leaving
your
metabolic
health
sparkling
clean
.
The
cherry
on
top
,
mental
health
saw
significant
improvements
too
.
Anxiety
and
depression
those
unwelcome
guests
decided
to
pack
their
bags
and
leave
after
surgery
.
It's
like
the
patient's
mind's
got
a
much-needed
vacation
,
far
away
from
the
constant
stress
and
worry
.
So
if
deep
endometriosis
were
a
party
crusher
,
wrecking
havoc
on
every
aspect
of
life
,
surgery
turned
out
to
be
the
bouncer
that
not
only
kicked
it
out
but
also
tidied
up
the
mess
it
left
behind
.
Speaker 1
7:39
Switching
gears
a
bit
,
let's
dive
into
the
fascinating
and
often
uncharted
waters
of
COVID-19
vaccines
and
menstrual
cycles
.
Since
the
pandemic
began
,
researchers
have
been
keen
to
understand
any
potential
links
between
COVID-19
vaccine
and
menstrual
health
changes
.
You
see
,
the
initial
clinical
trials
for
the
COVID
vaccine
didn't
specifically
study
menstrual
cycles
,
probably
because
period
tracking
doesn't
usually
make
it
into
the
list
of
high-stakes
medical
concerns
.
But
once
vaccines
rolled
out
,
the
anecdotal
reports
of
cycle
changes
after
vaccination
started
pouring
in
faster
than
you
could
say
PMS
.
Intrigued
,
and
perhaps
slightly
alarmed
,
researchers
conducted
a
comprehensive
state-of-the-science
review
titled
Association
Between
COVID-19
Vaccination
and
Menstruation
,
published
in
July
of
2024
.
Spoiler
alert
they
found
that
small
changes
in
menstrual
cycle
length
,
like
slightly
longer
cycles
,
did
indeed
occur
post-vaccination
.
It's
like
your
uterus
decided
it
needed
a
tiny
vacation
.
Alongside
this
,
some
women
reported
other
menstrual
characteristics
pain
,
heavier
flow
and
even
inner
menstrual
bleeding
.
Basically
,
for
some
,
getting
vaccinated
was
like
their
period
deciding
to
throw
a
little
party
of
its
own
.
Speaker 1
8:55
Now
,
for
those
living
with
endometriosis
,
the
story
took
a
more
serious
turn
.
Research
has
indicated
that
people
with
endometriosis
who
received
COVID-19
vaccines
experienced
more
severe
menstrual
cycle
issues
.
Think
more
fatigue
,
increased
pain
and
irregular
periods
,
because
having
endometriosis
isn't
enough
of
a
monthly
adventure
already
.
It's
like
the
COVID
vaccine
RSVP'd
to
your
endometriosis
party
and
brought
along
some
uninvited
guests
.
The
study
team
has
made
a
strong
case
for
incorporating
menstrual
health
as
key
outcomes
in
future
clinical
trials
.
Imagine
a
world
where
tracking
your
menstrual
cycle
gets
as
much
attention
in
clinical
research
as
,
say
,
your
cholesterol
levels
.
They
also
called
for
more
research
on
this
front
,
hopefully
leading
to
a
day
when
we
can
all
say
remember
when
no
one
cared
about
how
vaccines
affected
our
periods
.
Those
were
the
dark
ages
.
So
there
you
have
it
,
the
grand
scheme
of
pandemic
research
.
Menstrual
cycles
are
finally
getting
a
bit
of
a
spotlight
.
They
deserve
proving
once
again
that
science
is
nothing
if
not
full
of
surprises
.
Speaker 1
10:02
So
are
you
ready
for
this
next
article
,
which
is
a
bit
unexpected
I
am
In
?
The
article
titled
Visceral
Endometriosis
in
a
Male
Patient
on
Treatment
for
Papillary
Urethral
Sarcoma
was
fascinating
.
So
picture
this
a
60-year-old
guy
strolls
into
a
clinic
and
,
lo
and
behold
,
he's
got
bladder
endometriosis
.
Yes
,
you
heard
that
,
right
.
Hold
,
he's
got
bladder
endometriosis
.
Yes
,
you
heard
that
right
.
Speaker 1
10:24
Endometriosis
,
the
condition
most
commonly
found
in
women
,
has
somehow
taken
up
residence
in
a
man's
bladder
.
Now
,
that's
not
something
you
see
every
day
.
What's
really
turning
heads
in
the
medical
community
is
the
rarity
of
this
scenario
.
Sure
,
male
endometriosis
isn't
entirely
unheard
of
,
but
it's
usually
found
in
the
context
of
previous
estrogen
treatments
for
conditions
like
prostate
cancer
.
This
guy
,
though
,
clean
slate
,
no
history
of
estrogen
therapy
,
no
cancers
messing
around
,
just
straight
up
case
of
bladder
endometriosis
out
of
the
blue
.
Speaker 1
10:58
Researchers
are
scratching
their
heads
over
this
one
.
It's
like
finding
a
unicorn
in
your
backyard
.
It's
fascinating
and
a
bit
perplexing
all
at
once
.
This
case
study
published
recently
dives
deep
into
the
nitty
gritties
of
how
this
condition
manifested
in
such
an
unexpected
patient
.
They're
breaking
down
the
clinical
signs
and
histology
reports
Everything
you'd
expect
in
a
medical
mystery
thriller
.
Speaker 1
11:22
Now
,
while
we're
on
this
topic
.
Let's
talk
about
the
implications
.
Understanding
how
and
why
this
happened
could
potentially
shed
light
on
new
facets
of
endometriosis
that
we've
never
explored
before
.
It's
like
opening
a
door
to
a
whole
new
wing
of
medical
knowledge
,
one
where
gender
norms
and
disease
patterns
might
need
a
bit
of
a
rewrite
.
So
hats
off
to
the
researchers
who
cracked
this
case
wide
open
.
Speaker 1
11:45
It's
not
every
day
you
get
to
witness
such
a
unique
twist
in
a
medical
saga
.
Who
knows
,
maybe
next
time
we'll
find
endometriosis
hanging
out
somewhere
even
more
unexpected
.
Stay
curious
,
folks
.
The
world
of
medicine
never
fails
to
surprise
us
.
You
know
,
it's
no
secret
that
endometriosis
is
often
overlooked
,
but
now
we've
got
some
solid
research
to
back
it
up
.
Speaker 1
12:06
Picture
you've
got
this
chronic
condition
and
yet
,
unlike
other
long-term
illnesses
,
there's
no
clear
path
for
treatment
within
the
NHS
.
Shocking
right
?
Well
,
that's
exactly
what
a
recent
UK
report
titled
.
Lack
of
Care
Pathway
and
Poor
Symptom
Recognition
are
Hindering
Care
,
report
Warns
found
.
The
study
conducted
by
the
National
Confidential
Inquiry
into
Patient
Outcomes
and
Death
Reviewed
941
patients
and
the
results
were
pretty
disheartening
.
More
than
half
of
these
patients
had
to
make
multiple
trips
to
their
GP
before
getting
any
serious
investigation
or
treatment
.
The
lack
of
clear
care
pathway
and
poor
recognition
of
symptoms
are
leaving
many
patients
without
the
support
they
desperately
need
.
In
fact
,
the
review
of
case
notes
showed
a
significant
number
of
patients
were
not
receiving
appropriate
care
.
This
isn't
just
a
minor
oversight
.
It's
a
huge
gap
in
the
healthcare
system
that
needs
addressing
.
Speaker 1
13:04
The
research
team
didn't
just
point
out
the
problem
,
they
offered
solutions
.
They've
called
for
the
NHS
to
establish
a
formal
care
pathway
for
endometriosis
.
They're
also
pushing
for
increased
awareness
among
healthcare
professionals
,
emphasizing
that
endometriosis
is
a
chronic
disease
and
should
be
treated
with
the
same
seriousness
as
other
chronic
conditions
.
And
let's
not
forget
,
more
training
and
recognizing
the
symptoms
is
crucial
.
Just
think
about
it
Every
country
could
follow
this
lead
.
Imagine
a
world
where
endometriosis
is
taken
seriously
,
where
patients
aren't
left
in
limbo
and
where
healthcare
professionals
are
fully
equipped
to
provide
the
right
support
.
It's
a
big
ask
,
but
it's
definitely
a
step
in
the
right
direction
.
If
you
want
to
continue
learning
more
about
these
articles
,
make
sure
that
you
check
out
the
links
in
the
description
of
this
podcast
and
continue
feeling
your
knowledge
about
endometriosis
research
,
because
the
more
we
know
,
the
better
we
can
advocate
.
Until
next
time
,
continue
advocating
for
you
and
for
those
that
you
love
.