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 are joined by Dr Arne Vanhie, Fertility Specialist at the Leuven University Hospital, and Dr Mathew Leonardi, Gynaecologic Surgeon and Sonologist at McMaster University & PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Together we discuss what factors contribute to the diagnostic delay seen in endometriosis, which in the UK is currently on average 7.5 years, our focus on laparoscopy as the only definitive way to diagnose it, and what options there are for diagnosis, including: laparoscopy, imaging and future non-invasive options. We also hear from Margarida Sardo about what it meant to her to obtain her endometriosis diagnosis, and how her journey with the condition as developed since.
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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 Arne Vanhie and Dr Mathew Leonardi for sharing their expertise in the field of endometriosis diagnosis and management. Finally, thank you Margarida Sardo for sharing with us her experience of receiving an endometriosis diagnosis, as well as her science communication expertise throughout the podcast.
Contact Details:
Dr Arne Vanhie: (email) [email protected]
Dr Mathew Leonardi: (twitter) @MathewLeonardi
Margarida Sardo: (email) [email protected] / (twitter): @MargaridaSardo
Additional Resources:
Endometriosis UK: getting diagnosed
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