What does "normal" actually look like in a system as complex as the human endometrium? And why does it still take over eight years for so many to find answers for their pain?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Cassie, a postdoctoral researcher in the Vento-Tormo lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Charlotte is at the forefront of efforts to map the endometrium at single-cell resolution, to build a cellular "atlas" that serves as the essential blueprint for understanding gynaecological health.

Complementing the science is the lived experience of Sahir Ahmed-Evans. Over the last 15 years, Sahir has navigated a grueling journey through endometriosis and chronic illness, eventually undergoing a hysterectomy and bowel surgery that led to surgical menopause. Sahir shares her story of resilience and her transition into systemic advocacy, community building, and education within the women’s health space.

Join us as we explore how this high-resolution science is finally shedding light on endometriosis, one of the most historically under-researched conditions in medicine.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Spatiotemporal cellular map of the developing human reproductive tract | Nature

• Gynaecology Information Zine: Created by Charlotte and her colleagues at the Vento-Tormo Lab: Outreach - VenTo Lab
• Follow Sahir’s Advocacy: SAHIR AHMED EVANS | LinkedIn(2)
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• Sahir Ahmed-Evans | Menopause & Midlife Empowerment Coach for Women 40+