EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 55 MIN
How Untreated Endometriosis Damages Your Organs | Carleigh Turner | EP19
from Endo Warriors · host Callie Greenberg & Jamie Silva
DONATE TO ENDO EXCISION FOR ALL: endoexcisionforall.org Untreated endometriosis doesn't just hurt. It damages organs. In this episode of Endo Warriors, hosts Callie Greenberg and Jamie Silva talk with Carleigh Turner, a PhD student and endometriosis advocate, about her decades-long struggle with pelvic pain, repeated misdiagnoses, and the limits of common treatments. Carleigh shares what happens when endometriosis is allowed to progress unchecked, the toll it takes on bowel, bladder, and reproductive organs, and why so many patients don't learn how serious it is until permanent damage has been done. She and the hosts unpack what truly informed care looks like, why excision matters, and how patients can push for real diagnostic workups instead of "wait and see." This episode is for anyone who has been told their endo is mild and quietly suspected otherwise. In this episode: How untreated endometriosis damages the bowel, bladder, and reproductive organs Why "wait and see" treatment fails endo patients The case for excision over ablation Advocating for a real diagnostic workup The research and advocacy movement pushing for change 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 Donate to Endo Excision For All: endoexcisionforall.org
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In this episode, Carleigh Turner shares her deeply personal and educational journey through endometriosis, highlighting the gaps in medical treatment, invasive surgeries, and the importance of community in navigating chronic illness. Join us to uncover valuable insights into diagnosis, treatment options, and the need for more research and awareness. Key Topics: Carleigh’s early awareness of endometriosis through her mother and her initial experience with symptoms at age 15 Challenges of misdiagnosis, ultrasound findings, and the emotional toll of uncertain diagnoses The pitfalls of surgical interventions: stages, mismanagement, and the reality of extensive disease The limitations and side effects of common medications like birth control, NSAIDs, and hormonal therapies The crucial role of patient advocacy, second opinions, and doing personal research Emerging and alternative treatments: nerve blocks, trigger point injections, pelvic floor therapy, Botox, and experimental options The importance of community support and sharing stories to combat isolation The risks of unproven diet cures and the reality that endo has no cure—only management Insights into the psychological impact of chronic pain and conditions like central sensitization @endowarriorspodcast @callie_greenberg @carleighjoe
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