As if debilitating pain is not enough, endometriosis patients must also contend with being dismissed by doctors and maybe even family. Nathali fought for years to get diagnosed and treated. Now she fights as the Endocipota so that others, specially Central Americans, can find the help they need

Nathali Zamora is a Brooklyn born first-generation American of Central American descent. She manages a finance career by day and endometriosis advocacy as the EndoCipota by night.

• What is endometriosis?
• Links between cancer and Endo
• Lack of Endo research
• Outdated theories about causes for Endo
• Endometriosis symptoms
• Diagnosing Endometriosis - laparoscopic surgery
• Period pain should not be debilitating/disrupt your life
• Most Endo specialists are out of network for health insurance
• Endo surgery can run thousands of dollars
• Ablation for Endo - not effective
• The long process of getting diagnosed with Endo
• Repairing the fallout from Endometriosis after excision
• Endo pain keeps you from living the life you want
• The unique challenges of endo advocacy for Central Americans
• Be an ally - learn about Endo to support loved ones that are suffering from it

Show Resources:

• Endocipota.com
• Endocipota on Instagram
• Googling Endometriosis by Dr. Redwine
• Dr. Sampson’s outdated theory on Endometriosis
• What to Expect from Laparoscopy for Endo
• Nancy’s Nook Endo - Endo info and support
• Dr. Sallie Sarrel - Pelvic Floor Therapist
• The Endometriosis Summit
• Dr. Ken Sinervo - Thoracic and Lung Endo specialist - GA
• Dr. Andrea Vidali - Endo Excision Specialist - NY
• Dr. Lora Liu - Endo Excision Specialist - NY
• Below the Belt - Documentary about Endometriosis
• Center for Endo
• Endo Girl Blog
• In Sixteen Years - Endo Support

Music:

“Girl You Can” by Gaby Tobar