<p>Endometriosis is a condition experienced by one in ten women of childbearing age around the world.
It’s caused by tissue similar to the womb lining growing in other parts of the body, where it can lead to bleeding and severe pain.
But the symptoms – which can be debilitating - are often dismissed as period pain. It can be difficult to diagnose and campaig ... Show More
Aug 20
Focus on Africa: Increased concerns over missing Ethiopia journalists
Two prominent journalists in Ethiopia, Abdulsemed Mohammed and Yonas Amare, have been missing for more than a week after being abducted by what reports say, were men wearing masks and military uniforms. There has been no news about their whereabouts but their disappearances have ... Show More
27m 44s
Oct 2013
Why is endometriosis called the 'career woman's disease'?
Why does it take women, on average, more than nine years to be accurately diagnosed for endometriosis, one of the most common medical disorders affecting women? Cristen and Caroline explore what endometriosis is, what causes it and why the uncurable condition is still so misunder ... Show More
30m 7s
Jan 2022
Ep 88 Endometriosis: Menstrual Backwash
Chances are you know someone with endometriosis, or perhaps you’re affected yourself. But despite its incredibly high prevalence, endo remains almost criminally understudied, undertreated, and underacknowledged. In this episode, we aim to shed light on many aspects of endometrios ... Show More
2h 10m
Nov 2021
A common treatment for endometriosis could actually be making things worse
Repeat surgeries for endometriosis could be exacerbating pain symptoms, experts say. Gabrielle Jackson, associate editor of audio and visual, introduces a story about a chronic inflammatory condition that affects one in 10 women globally
14m 12s
Dec 2023
Painful Periods, Dismissive Doctors & a Diagnosis: Deena’s Endometriosis Journey
On today’s episode, Deena tells all about her journey with endometriosis. Endometriosis affects 11% of women, so we have to ask ourselves, WHY is it SO effing hard to get a diagnosis and WHY aren’t more people talking about it?!? We go DEEP and cover it all, from the periods that ... Show More
36m 21s
Mar 2024
Empowerment during menopause with Dr. Cari Schaefer
Today’s episode is with Dr. Cari Schaefer, who is a (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine), who stands at the forefront of menopausal wellness as the founder of Your Menopause Midwife. With over 23 years of experience as a women's healthcare provider, lecturer, teacher in h ... Show More
58m 36s