S6 Ep.30: Chronic Endometritis : A New Frontier in Restoring Fertility With Dr. Monica Minjeur

In this episode of the Hormone Genius Podcast, we take a deep dive into Chronic Endometritis (CE), an often-missed but highly impactful root cause of infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and abnormal bleeding. This conversation highlights both a breakthrough in diagnosis and a more effective, targeted approach to treatment—offering real hope for women who have long struggled without clear answers. Chronic Endometritis is an inflammatory condition of the uterine lining caused by infection or microbial imbalance. It is frequently confused with endometriosis, yet the two conditions are entirely different in both cause and treatment. At its core, CE reflects a disruption in the uterine microbiome. A healthy environment is dominated by protective bacteria—primarily Lactobacillus—but when this balance is lost, pathogenic bacteria can take hold, leading to chronic inflammation. What makes CE particularly challenging is how subtly it can present. Women may experience infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, prolonged or irregular bleeding, brown spotting, or persistent mid-cycle mucus. Despite these symptoms, many cases go undiagnosed due to limitations in traditional testing methods. Historically, endometrial biopsy has been the standard diagnostic tool, but it often fails to detect localized infections, resulting in false negatives. This episode explores a game-changing advancement: menstrual blood DNA testing. This non-invasive approach captures a comprehensive sample of the uterine lining during menstruation, providing a detailed analysis of bacterial and yeast composition. The result is a far more accurate diagnosis and the ability to create a truly personalized treatment plan. This episode ultimately underscores a powerful shift in how we approach fertility challenges—from symptom management to root-cause identification and targeted care. By leveraging better diagnostics and more thoughtful treatment protocols, Chronic Endometritis becomes not just identifiable, but highly treatable, opening the door to restored health and renewed hope for many women. Check out also this recent article from Natural Womanhood on the benefits of Restorative Reproductive Medicine: https://naturalwomanhood.org/restorative-reproductive-medicine/ Sponsors 💛 We Heart Nutrition Thoughtfully formulated supplements designed to support women’s health at every stage of life. 🎁 20% off with code: GENIUS 🐄 Wonder Cow Colostrum Supports gut health, immune function, inflammation balance, and tissue repair — especially valuable during postpartum recovery. 🎁 30% off your subscription with code: HORMONEGENIUS 🔗 www.wondercow.com/hormonegenius Grazing Beauty Tallow Skin Care! Grazing Beauty is a small-batch, mama-inspired skincare brand specializing in grass-fed tallow products like body balms, bar soaps, and lip balm. Listeners can use the affiliate code HORMONEGENIUS at checkout for 10% off their order. grazingbeauty.com/ The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.