In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Kate Bond, an actress best known for her roles in Chicago Med, Good Trouble, and the reboot of MacGyver. For over a decade, Kate silently struggled with endometriosis, a chronic condition that affects millions of women but is notoriously difficult to diagnose. Her story highlights the frustrations many women face in the healthcare system when dealing with this condition and getting dismissed by most doctors. Kate and the hosts explore the challenges of her diagnosis, the impact on daily life, and the knowledge you need to be your own health advocate.

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KATE BOND’S TAKEAWAYS:

• Endometriosis symptoms often include severe pelvic pain, painful periods, and gastrointestinal issues that can significantly impact daily life and work.
• Proper diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis often require finding a doctor who listens, shows empathy, and is curious about solving the patient's health puzzle.
• Suppression therapy after endometriosis surgery is crucial for long-term management and prevention of symptom recurrence.
• Proactive health screenings, including genetic testing and colonoscopies, are important for early detection of related health issues, especially for those with endometriosis.
• Some endometriosis treatment includes laparoscopic surgery with an experienced surgeon who can diagnose and treat endometriosis; hormonal suppression, like progesterone IUDs, often helps manage symptoms; Dietary changes may be necessary to address related GI issues like SIBO.

IN THIS EPISODE:  

• (00:00) Intro
• (03:25) Kate Bond's endometriosis diagnosis journey
• (04:50) Dr. Aliabadi explains endometriosis in detail
• (09:52) Kate describes severe endometriosis symptoms
• (21:15) Endometriosis impacts career and life
• (24:50) Treatment options for endometriosis explained
• (29:08) SIBO and endometriosis connection discussed
• (33:54) Importance of early colonoscopy screening
• (42:35) Life improvements after endometriosis treatment
• (45:02) Endometriosis impact on family planning

RESOURCES:

Kate Bond’s Instagram

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Kate Bond grew up in an A-frame house at the end of a long dirt road in rural Georgia. She is an actress whose credits include Chicago Med, Good Trouble, and the reboot of MacGyver. She’s a passionate unionist and serves on the board of directors of the Los Angeles local of SAG-AFTRA. Her story isn’t just about making it in the entertainment industry—it’s about breaking through barriers, both systemic and personal, and redefining what success looks like when life throws you curveballs. For over a decade, Kate silently struggled with endometriosis, a chronic condition that affects millions of women but is notoriously difficult to diagnose. Like so many others, she was dismissed by doctors, told that her pain was “normal,” and forced to keep pushing forward—because when you’re trying to build a career in Hollywood, there’s no calling in sick.

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