What research in endometriosis is ongoing?
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr Mira Mousa, Dr Nilüfer Rahmioğlu and Ulrik Bak Kirk. With Mira, we explore studying endometriosis and reproductive health amongst Arab women in the Middle East. With Nilüfer we discuss the genetic risk factors for endometriosis, and learn more about the COHERE project; one which aims to understand endometriosis amongst women in Northern Cyprus. Finally, Ulrik tells us about the FEMaLe project; one that aims to use machine learning to better understand, diagnose and treat endometriosis. If you liked today’s episode, please like, share and...
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How is endometriosis treated?
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How do we treat endometriosis associated symptoms and what treatment options are available and offered? In this episode we speak to Dr Vimee Bindra and Dr Emma Evans about surgical and psychological management of endometriosis symptoms. We also hear from Margarida Sardo about her experience with endometriosis symptoms management and what options worked for her along her endometriosis journey.
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Access to endometriosis care - where do we go wrong?
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What barriers can one encounter when seeking endometriosis care? How can parts of one’s identity contribute to further difficulties accessing such care? What language should we use when speaking about endometriosis to ensure inclusivity?
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How is endometriosis diagnosed?
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How do we diagnose endometriosis? Why does it take so long (on average 7.5 years in the UK)? What options are available currently, and what does the future hold for non-invasive methods of diagnosis?
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What causes pain in endometriosis?
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What causes pain in endometriosis? What research is being done to better understand endometriosis-associated pain? If you've ever asked yourself these questions, listen now to our brand-new episode of Unheard of.
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What causes endometriosis?
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What causes endometriosis? What does endometriosis look like when being diagnosed? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, listen now to our brand-new episode of Unheard of.
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What is it like living with endometriosis?
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What causes endometriosis? Why can endometriosis be so painful? Will there ever be a cure? This short podcast series seeks answers to some of the biggest questions posed by the endometriosis community.
info_outlineIn this episode, we explore what endometriosis means to different people and what we currently know about what causes the disease. From the perspective of someone living with endometriosis, Margarida Sardo shared with us how endometriosis has shaped who she is, and why knowing what causes endometriosis would have been very important to her throughout her journey with endometriosis. We delve deeper into some of the main theories of what we currently think causes endometriosis with Dr Martin Hirsch, consultant gynaecologist and endometriosis specialist surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals, and Dr Nicola Tempest, and endometriosis researchers and academic clinical lecturer at the University of Liverpool. We also get insight into what endometriosis looks like inside the body from a surgeon's perspective, and how researching endometriosis can help us better understand the disease itself, its causes and help us to diagnose and treat it more effectively, in the future.
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This podcast was generously brought to you by the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, at the University of Oxford.
We would like to thank Dr Nicola Tempest and Dr Martin Hirsch for sharing their research, clinical and surgical expertise in the field of endometriosis. Finally, thank you to Margarida Sardo for sharing with us what endometriosis means to her, as well as her science communication expertise throughout the podcast.
Contact Details:
Dr Nicola Tempest: (Twitter) @Hapangama_lab
Dr Martin Hirsch: (Twitter) @martinhirsch (Instagram) @endometriosis.surgeon.uk
Margarida Sardo: (Twitter) @MargaridaSardo (Email) [email protected]
Additional Resources:
Learn more about the theories discussed throughout the episode.
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