August 26, 2025

Endometriosis, HRT, and Menopause: Expert Answers on Surgery, IVF & What Really Helps | Dr. Melissa McHale

1 hour 31 minutes

Does endometriosis go away after menopause? Many women hope so, but the reality is more complex. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with Dr. Melissa McHale to unpack the latest science, surgical risks, and what women truly need to know about navigating endometriosis during perimenopause and menopause.

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Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Dr. Melissa McHale’s clinic: https://www.washingtonendometriosis.com/

Dr. Melissa McHale’s social media: https://www.instagram.com/drmelissamchale/?hl=en

Endo Flare guide https://drbrighten.com/endoflare/ to help you get of, and stay out of pain

Beyond the Pill (Book) https://drbrighten.com/beyond-the-pil

Is This Normal (Book) https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal

ADHD and Endometriosis Connection https://youtu.be/M57eI4uA2A0?si=K-T1hLA7bSppRO3d

When to Take Progesterone for Perimenopause https://drbrighten.com/progesterone-for-perimenopause/

Menopause and Autoimmune Disease in Women: Symptoms, Flare-Ups, and What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You https://drbrighten.com/menopause-and-autoimmune-disease/

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Interstitial Cystitis, & Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPPS Disease): How to Finally Get Relief | Dr. Ana Sierra https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/pelvic-congestion-syndrome/

How to Tell If You Have Endometriosis. Painful Menstruation, Symptoms, and Treatment | Dr. Ramiro Cabrera https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/how-to-tell-if-you-have-endometriosis/

Endometriosis Awareness Month: Shttps://drbrighten.com/podcasts/symptoms-of-menopause/Fassbender A, Vanhie A, Saunderpecial Episode Clips https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/endometriosis-awareness-month-special-episode-clips/

Should You Consider HRT? How to Know If It's Time & What to Ask Your Doctor https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/should-you-consider-hrt/

HRT for Menopause & Perimenopause: Benefits, Side Effects & Menopause Solutions | Dr. Amy Killen https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/hrt-for-menopause/

The Medical System Is Misleading Women About Symptoms of Menopause | Dr. Tara Scott s PTK, et al. Endometriosis and cancer: lessons from a clinico-pathological and molecular approach https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10046182/pdf/cancers-15-01708.pdf Cancers (Basel). 2023;15(6):1708. doi:10.3390/cancers15061708

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