Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease that’s affected by hormones but is not caused by hormones. Instead, endometriosis is, at least in part, a disease of immune dysfunction. In this episode, Lara discusses some of the new endometriosis research including: the link with genes that increase the risk of autoimmune diseasethe role of a bacterial toxin call ... Show More
Dec 18
Irregular periods: Is it PCOS, hypothalamic suppression, or something else?
If you’ve struggled with irregular periods, you might have noticed it can be a little tricky to figure out exactly what’s going on—and, therefore, exactly what you need to do to get your period back. In this episode, Lara discusses:the two most common explanations for irregular p ... Show More
15m 22s
May 2025
The hidden story of endometriosis: Pain, lesions, and the microbiome
If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, the big question is: What type of lesions?In this episode, Lara challenges long-held assumptions to explore:the three types of endometriosis lesions, emerging evidence that superficial lesions may not explain pain or other symptoms, al ... Show More
15m 37s
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
Oct 2013
Why is endometriosis called the 'career woman's disease'?
<p>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 misun ... Show More
30m 7s
Jul 2023
Ovarian Cysts + Follicles: Understanding the root cause + Exploring treatment
<p>#191: PCOS, ovarian cysts, and follicles are not all the same! In this episode, we are going to break down the differences and show you how to identify if it's PCOS.</p>
<p>You’ll also learn the different types of ovarian cysts including the root causes and treatments for each ... Show More
45m 21s
Jul 2023
#153: Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Holistic Management with Emma Berry
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Endometriosis is a super common condition, affecting 1 in 9 women, yet it often takes an average of 7 years to get a diagnosis. Which means so many women are left suffering with often debilitating symptoms for far too long. That's why it' ... Show More
56m 15s