Real life, no fluff. In this raw conversation, Dr Golda Parker (double board-certified UK & Canada; host of Celebrity Menopause) sits down with her friend Bethany, who lives with severe endometriosis requiring surgical treatment. We talk chemical menopause, the heartbreak of infertility, the grind of getting a proper diagnosis, and how to advocate for yourself—and for each other—inside a system that too often minimises women’s pain.

What you’ll learn

• Endometriosis, explained: what it is (and isn’t), why symptoms don’t match scan results, and how disease can persist after surgery.
• Chemical menopause: why it’s offered, what to expect (hot flushes, mood, sleep, bone health), and how to create a symptom-support plan.
• Surgery & recovery: what “success” realistically looks like, scarring/adhesions, managing inflammation, and pacing life post-op.
• Infertility & emotion: grief, relationships, and protecting your mental health while navigating clinics and waitlists.
• Diagnosis delays: red flags for misdiagnosis (IBS, “bad periods”, anxiety) and the exact language to use in appointments.
• Self-advocacy toolkit: prepping your file, asking for second opinions, tracking flares, and bringing an ally to consultations.
• Whole-body support: sleep, stress/cortisol regulation, pain-informed movement, gut/skin links, and supplement conversations to raise with your clinician.

Who this episode is for

Anyone with suspected or confirmed endometriosis/adenomyosis, those navigating chemical menopause or post-surgical life, partners and friends who want to help, and clinicians who want a patient-centred perspective.

Dr Golda’s take:

Endometriosis is not “just bad periods.” It’s a systemic, inflammatory condition that deserves precision care and compassion. Whether you’re in chemical menopause, planning surgery, or navigating infertility, there are levers you can pull today—better sleep architecture, smart stress tools, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and clinician-approved supplements—while you push for the diagnostics and treatments you deserve.

Connect & next steps

• Follow Celebrity Menopause on your favourite app so you don’t miss Bethany’s episode.
• Want weekly, bite-size tips? Join the email list (link in show description).
• Private online clinic at drgolda.com (non-prescribing, HRT-aware; I can review your plan and provide a letter for your clinician).

Medical disclaimer

This episode is educational only and not a substitute for care with your own clinician. Always discuss medication, hormones, surgery, and supplements with your healthcare team.

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