The Link Between Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and Endometriosis with Dr Alexis Cutchins

Today’s episode is with Dr Alexis Cutchins and we’re talking all about pelvic congestion syndrome (or pelvic venous disease as it’s also known as) and its connection to endometriosis, POTS, MCAS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.Dr Cutchins is a board certified cardiologist with a passion for caring for patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. After 13 years as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the division of Cardiology at Emory University she became founder and CEO of Cutchins Cardiovascular Medicine in New York City.She has been recognized globally for her clinical excellence in the care and management of patients with complex chronic illness, specifically, POTS, Dysautonomia and Long COVID. She is also known for her research contributions in this area specifically related to POTS and its comorbid conditions highlighting the role of Pelvic Venous Disease in Orthostatic Intolerance. She serves as a board member for the International Society for Mast Cell Activation Syndromes (ISMCAS), Standing Up To POTS, and SAFIRE (Spencer’s Association For Interventional Research & Education) a nonprofit organisation advocating for care and research for underdiagnosed syndromes such as POTS, Pelvic Venous Disease and others.Pelvic congestion syndrome can manifest as symptoms very similar to endo, so it’s often not investigated in our demographic, despite it being very common in our community. So today Dr Cutchins is being our advocate and sharing the symptoms, how to get diagnosed and what tests to ask for, and the treatment options available to us.If you have daily chronic pelvic pain, or leg pain, or you suspect or know you have POTS, HSD or hEDS or MCAS, this is worth a listen.Affiliate PartnershipsmBIOTA- mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th.Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DUFFJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠