QC: Does Birth Control Actually Shrink Endo Lesions? (Spoiler: Probably Not), Timing Surgery with Your Cycle, & Cyclical Nose Bleeds

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)Expert endometriosis surgeon Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar debunks common myths and provides clear answers to pressing questions about endometriosis management. Drawing from his extensive experience at the Indian Center for Endometriosis, he offers evidence-based insights on treatments, surgical approaches, and unusual symptoms.• No conclusive data supports the claim that birth control or Lupron causes regression of endometriosis lesions• Shrinking endometriomas may actually indicate worsening disease as contents leak into the pelvis causing adhesions• The timing of surgery relative to menstrual cycle generally doesn't matter for experienced excision specialists• Operating during a patient's period may require additional cleaning of the surgical field but doesn't affect excision outcomes• Cyclical nosebleeds might be connected to thoracic endometriosis, but medical data remains limited• Hysteroscopy procedures are the main exception where avoiding menstruation is beneficial for visualizationGot a question? Send it in by using the link in the top of the description of this podcast episode, emailing [email protected], or visiting the endobattery.com contact page.Support the showWebsite endobattery.comInstagram: EndoBattery