Ep.225: Endometriosis: The Real Root Causes (And How We Treat It)

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Episode Summary

If you have endometriosis and you're feeling overwhelmed trying to understand the root cause, the testing, and your actual treatment options, this episode is for you. I break down the three leading theories on what causes endometriosis, why it should never be classified as just a "gynecological condition" given how deeply it involves your immune, vascular, and nervous systems, and why cutting out a lesion surgically so often doesn't stop it from coming back. You'll learn the difference between testing that shows how endo is impacting your body versus testing that reveals the actual root cause, why your partner's testing matters just as much as yours, and why I recommend about six months of prep before surgery or IVF instead of jumping straight into a procedure that may not have even been necessary.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Endometriosis takes about 10 years to diagnose on average, so the real number of women affected is likely much higher than the reported 10%
• Endometriosis shouldn't be classified as just a gynecological condition; it involves the immune, vascular, and nervous systems, too
• Cutting out a lesion surgically doesn't address the root cause, which is why endometriosis often comes back
• There are two types of testing that matter: those that show how endo is impacting your body, and those that reveal the actual root cause
• Partner testing matters, especially for microbiome imbalances and DNA fragmentation, since couples share microbial exposure
• About six months of testing and prep before surgery or IVF can prevent spending on a procedure that may not have even been necessary

About Dr. Jane’s Practice

I’m a Naturopathic Doctor and Natural Fertility Expert. My team and I work 1:1 with couples who’ve been struggling with infertility for 1+ years to get to the root cause of their fertility issues so they can conceive and bring a healthy baby home, using advanced lab testing and personalized protocols.

Our mission is to make science-backed, natural fertility care the standard so more couples can build healthy, thriving families.

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