Hysterectomy at 18 for Endo: Courtney Gately's Choice | EP12

Choosing a hysterectomy at eighteen takes a kind of self-knowledge most people never have to find. In this episode of Endo Warriors, host Callie Greenberg sits with Courtney Gately, who made the brave decision to pursue a hysterectomy at the age of eighteen despite pushback from doctors who deemed her too young for such a significant decision. Courtney shares what led her to that choice, what it took to advocate for it, and what life looks like on the other side. She and Callie discuss why endo patients so often have to fight for the treatment they know they need, the emotional weight of choosing a permanent procedure, and how she's used her platform and her business to support other endo warriors. For the entire month of March, Courtney's business, Pembroke Bakery, donates 10% of all proceeds to the nonprofit Endo Excision For All to support Endometriosis Awareness Month. This episode is for anyone who has been told they're too young to know what their body needs. In this episode: What led to choosing a hysterectomy at 18 for endo How to advocate for major medical decisions when doctors push back Life after hysterectomy and surgical menopause Building a business that gives back to the endo community Body autonomy and informed consent in young patients Resources & Links: Endo Warriors Podcast on Instagram: @endowarriorspodcast Callie Greenberg on Instagram: @callie_greenberg The Girls Room on Instagram: @Tgrofficialhq The Girls Room website: thegirlsroomofficial.com Pembroke Bakery on Instagram: @pembrokebakeryvt