43: Rethinking the Name and Definition of Endometriosis

Updated 2/2023. Amy and Brittany talk about: —how endometriosis is NOT the endometrium —an alternate definition of endo as suggested by researchers —fun new names for endo 🔗RESOURCES🔗 For clickable links to the resources below, go to www.insixteenyears.com/episode43 🔗P Vigano, M Candiani, A Monno, E Giacomini, P Vercellini, E Somigliana, Time to redefine endometriosis including its pro-fibrotic nature, Human Reproduction, Volume 33, Issue 3, March 2018, Pages 347–352, https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex354 🔗David Redwine, MD – Origin of Endometriosis: Cartoon Science vs Evidence-based Medicine 🔗Is endometriosis an autotransplant? – Article on Endopaedia.info with differences between endometriosis and the endometrium. 🔗Diagnostic value of hemosiderin laden macrophages in histologically proven endometriosis – M.A. Bedaiwy, S. Gupta, J. Noriega, J. Brainard, A. Agarwal, T. Falcone. September 01, 2008. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.1133 ☀️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/