As of late, your 💕 most favorite topics are endometriosis and menopause. It’s not a surprise because they impact so many of us - work, pain, frustration, complex symptoms, etc.

🙌🏼 I’m thrilled to share this post on laparoscopic surgery has gone viral. It says a lot about the struggles women face! And even popular TV shows are bringing it up!

As for menopause, remember - only 30% of medical schools train clinicians on menopause - many are working to change this. I hear so many women sharing their doctor “doesn’t understand.” Fempower Health’s Find a Doctor Resource may help you.

Let’s break down this week’s updates.

• New Episode

• Health News

• Topic of the Week

• Coming Soon

• Quiz Time

🎧 New Podcast Episode

Innovations in Endometriosis Diagnosis, Pelvic Pain Management, and Patient Support

This is the first episode in our four-part series on endometriosis, a condition that impacts at least 1 in 10 women, many of whom spend years seeking a diagnosis. In this episode, Margaret Melville of Lasa Health speaks to the resources and technology available for early endometriosis diagnosis, pelvic pain management, and patient support.

Key Takeaways

• The importance of early diagnosis for effective management of endometriosis and prevention of chronic pain or organ loss

• The need for clinicians to educate themselves and their patients about endometriosis, self-advocacy, and treatment options

• Margaret’s background in global health innovation and the founding of Lasa Health, which improves diagnosis and pain management of endometriosis through technology and education

• Real-life applications of AI in improving patient care quality

• Systemic issues in healthcare that hinder effective diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis

• False “cures” of endometriosis to be aware of

• The future of endometriosis care, including further innovation and community advocacy

• A preview of upcoming episodes, including interviews with endometriosis specialists, advocates, and surgeons

Prefer to Listen to the Episode? Click the play button or hit the three dots to find the option that’s right for you!

🔥 The Latest Health News

• Hormone changes during your period don’t affect cognitive skills (New Scientist)

• When estrogen takes a dive. Check out this article from THE women’s health expert and (multi episode) Fempower Health podcast guest, Dr Jerilynn Prior. (CeMCOR)

• Could mysterious marine fungi save us from antibiotic resistance? (New Scientist)

• Frame Partners with Privia Women’s Health to Provide Comprehensive Pre-Pregnancy and Fertility Care to Patients (Press Release)

• Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Cognition in Later Life (Medscape)

• Could Smart Earrings be a Thing? (StudyFinds)

Have women’s health news to share? Send me an email!

🙌🏼 Health Topic of the Week

PCOS impacts 1 in 10 women. Like many women’s health conditions women struggle with getting diagnosed. You may have seen last week’s article that Roche's Elecsys AMH blood test was approved. While experts have long tested for this, it has finally been added to the new criteria.

While PCOS can’t be cured, there are concrete ways to manage the symptoms, which is what Dr. Fiona McCulloch speaks about. Listen or watch below.

👉 Here’s What Coming

I just met with upcoming guest who will cover hysterectomies. Here is what I continuously hear from women and she will address them all!

• If I knew then what I know now, I would not have gotten one.

• Why did my doctor not tell me what to expect after?

• I woke up from a surgery for something else, only to find I no longer have a uterus. Why wasn’t I told this could happen?

• I did not know I should speak about full vs partial hysterectomy and understand which option is best for me.

Have a specific question you’d like me to ask? Let me know. 👇

🧐 Quiz Time

Learn more about sexual health and why this is the case and what you (AND YOUR PARTNER) can do about it.

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👁‍🗨 Quote of the Week

Disclaimer

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