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Ep16: What Effectively Treats Endometriosis?

01:36:19

With countless endometriosis myths and misinformation floating around, endosufferers are not always being recommended treatments that are actually effective for endometriosis. So what is the gold standard, and how do other treatments compare? We also discuss how to know if your doctor is an expert and have fun imagining if Amy got a cat named…

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Ep15: What Causes Endometriosis?

00:41:07

What causes endometriosis? No one knows, but there are various theories. The theory of retrograde menstruation remains unproven after 100 years, and yet ineffective treatments that are based on it remain prevalent today. We also discuss the newer theories of embryonic origin, metaplasia, and genetics, and their implication on treatment. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo…

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Ep14: Living with an Invisible Illness

01:09:30

Living with an invisible illness has its challenges, and for many of us, endo was also a nameless illness during our struggle to be diagnosed. We talk about how both of these can affect us emotionally, especially if we got sick at a younger age. It’s hard to know how to speak about endo so…

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Ep13: When Sex Hurts

00:54:34

Painful sex is a reality for many with endo. We talk about the physical, emotional, and even societal sides of this, and discuss ways to improve our sex lives with endo. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com

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Ep12: Common Endometriosis Myths

00:57:31

What exactly is endo? What colors is it? Why do some doctors miss it during a laparoscopy? Is a biopsy necessary? What is silent endo? Does menopause help it? We debunk common myths, discuss some easy ways to explain about it to those who are unfamiliar, and even unearth a few ancient legends about endo…

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Ep11: 8 Tips for More Energy

00:39:55

Is your lifestyle giving you energy or draining it? We talk about sleeping, eating, relationships, managing activities, and more. The goal is to have more energy and then not lose it once we have it! CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com

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Ep10: Finding Gratitude Even in the Difficult Moments

00:28:41

Practicing gratitude can help us break free from negative feelings, but what if we can’t find anything to feel grateful for? We talk about a gratitude game Amy plays, the ‘at least’ game, to shift our focus to what’s going right for us. The sillier and more humorous the game, the easier it is to…

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Ep9: How to Stop Self Sabotaging Your Endo Diet

00:46:15

Many of us want to eat healthy, but find it really hard to actually commit to it. How do we stick to our true priorities of feeling better and not give in to our food cravings? As Brittany goes over a method to stop self-sabotage and align our actions with our priorities, Amy has a…

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Ep8: The Endometriosis Diet

00:44:56

Do you follow the endometriosis diet? We talk about what it is, why some people follow it, how to know what foods are right for you, and where to find recipes for nutritious meals. Amy has eaten this way for 14 years and shares tips overcoming common obstacles. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES:…

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Ep7: Period Shame, Endoflares, and Social Stigma

00:59:24

Amy shares about her mortifying endoflare at work, which makes us wonder why as womxn do we often feel shame in relation to our periods, our endo, and reproductive organs? We explore societal, cultural, and historical reasons, and what we can do about it. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com

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