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Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode Postmenopausal endometriosis: a challenging condition beyond menopause. Menopause.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38531006/ Endometriosis in Menopausal Women-A New Age Is Coming? Literature Review. Life (Basel) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38672755/Patient experiences of endometriosis diagnosis: A mixed methods approach https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37961031/ Demographic Correlates of Endometriosis Diagnosis Among United States Women Aged 15-50. J

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode TW* Pregnancy loss, infertility, suicidal ideation  When Casey Berna, a fierce clinical social worker and endo warrior, graced our podcast, the air buzzed with the spirit of advocacy and the unwavering strength of those battling endometriosis. Her story is one of transformation—from personal

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode Joining me at the table is, Dr. Naomi Whittaker, a visionary in restorative reproductive medicine, to explore the fertile yet challenging terrain of endometriosis and its impact on fertility. Dr. Whittaker’s innovative approach marries cutting-edge research with minimally invasive surgery and bioidentical hormones,

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode Discover the harrowing yet hopeful journey through the maze of endometriosis and adenomyosis care with our guest expert Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar. Experience the solidarity of shared struggles as we dissect the arduous path to an accurate diagnosis and the potential pitfalls of repeated

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode Unveil the mysteries of endometriosis as it intersects with the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in my latest sit-down with Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar from the Indian Center for Endometriosis. Dr. Mangeshikar, a giant in the world of excision surgery, shares his expertise on

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10957595 Chiarle G, Allais G, Sinigaglia S, Airola G, Rolando S, Bergandi F, Micalef S, Benedetto C. Acupuncture for pain and pain-related disability in deep infiltrating endometriosis. Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2024 Mar 8;5:1279312. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10956985 Wang Y, Li W, Ha C. A large-scale

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode When Shannon Cohen Stepped back from her legal career to shine a light on endometriosis through film, she redefined the landscape of women’s health advocacy. As our remarkable guest, Shannon recounts her own harrowing experiences with endometriosis, offering an unfiltered glimpse into the

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode The following links are to the articles, studies, and stories in this episode. It’s time to play detective and look at all the evidence! Attitudes and perceptions of affected women towards endocrine endometriosis therapy: an international survey based on free-word association networks https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/39/1/83/7330129?login=false

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Dr. Jenn Jaggi, from leading an OB/GYN department for a decade in an underserved Indian Health Service hospital to embarking on a transformative path as a surgeon specializing in