In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis

Nov 03 2024 130 ep. 64 mins 34
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Laugh, cry, and shout with us as we talk all things endometriosis! We hope our podcast will support and empower you. Our podcast has 2 types of episodes: (1) Chats between Amy and Brittany, 2 best friends that pride ourselves on sharing accurate, well-researched information in a fun, digestible way. Hang out with us while we delve into embarrassing “did-that-really-just-happen?!” endo stories and talk vulnerably about our personal growth. Some of our favorite episodes are the later ones – we really love how our knowledge, and also we, have grown over time! (2) Amy leads amazing interviews with renowned excision surgeons, subject experts, and endo advocates worldwide! Remember, the info presented here is educational info only and NOT medical advice.

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132. The Challenges of Managing Endo and Cancer as a Black Person. Part 1: Cancer, with Lyssette Horne.

Nov 03 2024 59 mins  
Amy speaks with Lyssette Horne about: -their experience with ovarian torsion, skin, and breast cancer. -some of the tools and practices Lyssette used to cope during these difficult times. -the ways endometriosis and cancer has changed their body, and how they are learning to find acceptance with them. In Part 2, Lyssette shares about their experience with endometriosis

131. Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease

Oct 29 2024 36 mins  
Listen to 2 chapters from Amy’s audiobook. In this episode: -Amy briefly shares what her book “Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease” is about. -Amy shares about the challenges of producing her audiobook as a chronically ill and dynamically disabled person. -Listen to chapter 2 “It’s Like Being Upset the Sky is Blue” and the prologue “Is Endometriosis a De

130. Consensus on Routine Pelvic Ultrasound for Endometriosis with Dr. Wendaline VanBuren

Oct 20 2024 69 mins  
Amy speaks with Dr Wendaline VanBuren about: —the 2024 publication called The Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus on Routine Pelvic Ultrasound for Endometriosis that Dr. VanBuren was a senior author on. —the goal of the consensus, who participated, and the vision for implementation in the future. — the difference between a Routine Pelvic ultrasound, Augme

129. Navigating the Emotional Storm of Endometriosis with Social Worker Yesenia Villalta

Oct 07 2024 51 mins  
Amy speaks with Yesenia Villalta about: -the stories we tell commonly tell ourselves about our bodies and endometriosis-tips for processing the anger we often feel toward this disease-the importance of getting curious about the shame we feel and how to move toward self-acceptance and love. Who is Yesenia Villalta? Yesenia Villalta is a bilingual and bicultural social worke

128. Vaginal Estrogen for Vaginal and Urinary Symptoms with Urogynecologist Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald

Sep 22 2024 61 mins  
Amy speaks with Dr Jocelyn Fitzgerald about vaginal estrogen. We talk about: -what it is, how it’s different from systemic estrogen, and what options are available. -the safety information and benefits for genital urinary syndrome of menopause which include urinary and vaginal symptoms. -its use specifically for patients with endometriosis. Who is Dr. Jocelyn J. Fitzg

127. Living with Endometriosis – A Chat with an Endo Warrior from Pakistan

Sep 08 2024 34 mins  
Amy speaks with an endo warrior from Pakistan. We talk about: -cultural and societal factors that can impact the ability to receive adequate care-what makes her upset about the endometriosis standard of care-what has helped improve her quality of life physically and emotionally Who am I speaking with? She is a 26 years old girl from Pakistan suffering from endometriosis. I

126. Neuropelveology and the Role of the Nerves in Symptoms with Dr. Ana Sierra

Aug 25 2024 70 mins  
Today Amy speaks with Dr. Ana Sierra about: -how neuronavigation and neuromodulation can help patients in pain -how nerve involvement may play a role in bladder symptoms and leg pain -what nerve sparing surgery is and why is it important Who is Dr. Ana Sierra? Graduated from the Autonomous University of Querétaro, she began her studies in minimally invasive gynecolo

125. Exploring Endometriosis-Associated Pain

Aug 10 2024 56 mins  
People with endo have a range of pain from none to mild to moderate to severe. Amy and Brittany talk about pain associated with endometriosis, such when and where we can have it. We give a quick and general overview of multiple reasons for endo-associated pain, such as inflammation, sensitization, and lesion location. This episode is a bird's eye overview and not an all exhaustive

124. Addressing Persistent Pain Post-Excision with Dr. Isabel Green

Jul 27 2024 71 mins  
Amy speaks to Dr. Isabel Green about: —common reasons why a patient may have persistent pain post surgery, from an incomplete excision to co-conditions. —the importance of working with our doctor to set patient-centered goals in our treatment. —how for *some* people addressing central sensitization, especially post excision, can be a key to getting out of continued p

123. Bowel Endometriosis and Disease Mapping with Dr. Ramiro Cabrera

Jul 14 2024 64 mins  
Today I speak with Dr Cabrera about: -how bowel endometriosis can be safely excised with very low complication rates and isn’t “too risky” to remove when in expert hands -what types of endometriosis advanced disease mapping can detect signs of -how the outcome of surgery or disease mapping is dependent on the operator (the surgeon doing the surgery or the sonographer