In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis

By Amy CorfeliAlternative Health Health & Fitness

In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis episodes

July 25, 2019 Ep16: What Treats Endometriosis?
Updated 1/2024. With the prevalence of endometriosis myths and misinformation, people with endo are not always being recommended treatments that are actually effective for endometriosis. So what is the gold standard, and how do other treatments compare? What actually treats the disease? What "treatments" are actually just symptom management? Which commonly recommended "treatments" are not actually treatments at all?
🔗RESOURCES🔗
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🔗Non-Surgical Management Options
🔗Surgical Treatment Options
🔗Hormonal Suppression
🔗How to Find a Specialist
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1 hr 25 min
July 11, 2019 15: What Causes Endometriosis?
Episode updated 4/2022. What causes endometriosis? No one knows, but there are various theories. What we do know is that multiple studies have shown that there's many cases of endometriosis where it would be impossible for retrograde menstruation to be the cause, but still ineffective "treatments" for endometriosis are based on this never proven, 100 year old theory, causing ongoing harm to us patients! We discuss the evidence against retrograde menstruation, as well as the theories of embryonic origin, metaplasia, and genetics, and their implication on treatment.
🔗RESOURCES🔗
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🔗What causes endo?
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⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
48 min
June 27, 2019 14: Living with an Invisible Illness
Updated 1/2023. 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. Amy and Brittany talk about how both of these can affect us emotionally, especially if we got sick at a younger age during our formative years. We also give examples of how to explain about endometriosis in some common social situations.
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⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
1 hr 8 min
June 13, 2019 13: When Sex Hurts
Updated 1/2023. Painful sex, especially penetrative sex, is a reality for many with endo. Amy and Brittany talk about some physical, emotional, and societal aspects of dealing with painful sex.
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⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
54 min
May 30, 2019 12: Common Endometriosis Myths
Updated 12/2022. 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? Amy and Brittany debunk common myths and share some easy ways to explain about it to those who are unfamiliar.
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⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
1 hr 4 min
May 16, 2019 11: 8 Tips for More Energy
Updated 4/2023. Many of us with endometriosis struggle with fatigue, Amy included. While much of Amy's fatigue was from the endo lesions themselves, she also noticed over the years that other factors influence it, such as sleeping, eating, toxic relationships, managing activities, grief, and more. Amy and Brittany give several ideas to explore for trying to hopefully feel a little more energized on either a physical or emotional level.
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⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
40 min
May 02, 2019 10: Finding Gratitude Even in the Difficult Moments
Updated 4/2023. Practicing gratitude can help us break free from negative feelings, but what if we can’t find anything to feel grateful for? Amy and Brittany talk about a lighthearted gratitude game Amy plays to shift her focus to the bigger picture and find appreciation for what’s going right for her - but without falling into the trap of toxic positivity.
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⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
29 min
April 18, 2019 9: How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your “Endometriosis Diet”
Updated 1/2024. Many of us have changed the way we eat because we find it helps with our endometriosis symptoms. Yet it can be really hard to actually commit to our dietary changes. As Brittany goes over a method to look at the bigger picture to help align our actions with our priorities, Amy has a dual with her dietary kryptonite live on the show.
***Note: this episode is not about diet culture but about trying to embrace the personal way of eating that we've chosen for our health.
Our relationship with food is complex, and this is just one conversation of several. Some other episodes include:
🔗Ep 23 - How to Deal When People Comment on What You Eat
🔗Ep 28 - How to Stick to Your Health Habits, Routines, and Goals
🔗Ep 54 - Do You Hate Your Personal "Endometriosis Diet"?
🔗Ep 65 and 66 - Our Relationship with Food. Part 1 and Part 2
🔗Ep 80 - Exploring Our Beliefs Around Our Personal "Endometriosis Diet"
🔗Ep 145 - How My Perspective on My Diet for Endometriosis Has Changed
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⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
42 min
March 21, 2019 7: Period Shame, Endoflares, and Social Stigma
Updated 4/2023. Amy shares about a time when her period came and she had a mortifying endoflare at work, which makes us wonder why we often feel shame in relation to our periods, our endo, and reproductive organs? We explore societal, cultural, and historical reasons, and how we can try to destigmatize menstruation.
☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️
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Website: www.insixteenyears.com
Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review!
Support me by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears
⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
1 hr 1 min
March 07, 2019 6: What’s it Like to Live with Endometriosis?
Updated 12/2022. What does endometriosis have in common with a horror movie? Find out as Amy and Brittany explore what symptoms like painful sex, painful bowel movements, and painful periods really mean on a physical and emotional level.
☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️
Instagram @in16yearsofendo
Website: www.insixteenyears.com
Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review!
Support me by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears
⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️
The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/
1 hr 4 min

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