In16Years

7: Period Shame, Endoflares, and Social Stigma

Updated 4/2023. Amy shares about a time when her period came and she had a mortifying endoflare at work, which makes us wonder why we often feel shame in relation to our periods, our endo, and reproductive organs? We explore societal, cultural, and historical reasons, and how we can try to destigmatize menstruation. ☀️CONNECT WITH…

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6: What’s it Like to Live with Endometriosis?

Updated 12/2022. What does endometriosis have in common with a horror movie? Find out as Amy and Brittany explore what symptoms like painful sex, painful bowel movements, and painful periods really mean on a physical and emotional level. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review!…

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5: Changing Your Experience with Pain

Updated 2/2023. Is there a way to suffer less during painful moments? Amy and Brittany talk about some techniques Amy used to help her emotionally to get through hours of excruciating menstrual pain when medicine no longer provided relief. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a…

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4: What Does Endometriosis Pain Feel Like?

Updated 12/2022. While endometriosis isn’t a period disease, excruciating period pain is common for many people with endo. We talk about the experience of menstrual pain: the serious reality of suffering through debilitating pain monthly, and psychological impact such as the fear, trauma, and PTSD that it can cause. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website:…

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3: 9 Tips for Better Medical Care

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2: From Dismissal to Diagnosis

Updated 12/2022. Ever been dismissed by a doctor – or several – and start to doubt yourself? Amy and Brittany talk about the obstacles we face trying to get diagnosed with endo and how lonely it can feel when no one believes your symptoms. We talk about Amy’s journey to diagnosis and how strong people…

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1: Introducing a Dragon that Ate My Ovary

Welcome to our podcast full of humor and hope! We’re Amy and Brittany. We’ll introduce our ridiculous health problems, and then share our thoughts on living with chronic pain and serious health conditions. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review! Support me by buying me…

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