Endo Battery

Alanna

You are not alone. You are not imagining it. And you deserve answers. Welcome to Endo Battery, a podcast for anyone navigating endometriosis, adenomyosis, chronic pelvic pain, chronic illness, or the often overwhelming journey to diagnosis, treatment, and healing. Endometriosis can take more than your health. It can drain your energy, your confidence, your relationships, your fertility, your career, and the life you thought you would have. Adenomyosis and chronic pelvic pain can leave you feeling just as exhausted, dismissed, and misunderstood. Endo Battery was created to help you recharge. Hosted by endometriosis advocate and Endo Warrior Alanna Trzcinski, Endo Battery brings together real patient stories, leading medical experts, researchers, surgeons, pelvic health professionals, and advocates to explore what is really happening inside the world of endometriosis and chronic illness. But this isn't just another medical podcast. Endo Battery is a place where science meets lived experience. Where difficult conversations become empowering ones. Where patients can learn how to advocate for themselves, understand their options, ask better questions, and feel less alone. Each episode explores topics including: • Endometriosis diagnosis, symptoms, and misdiagnosis• Adenomyosis and chronic pelvic pain• Excision surgery, ablation, and treatment options• Fertility and endometriosis• Hormones, hysterectomy, surgical menopause, and HRT• Pelvic floor health and pelvic physical therapy• Nerve pain, neuropelviology, and the nervous system• Endometriosis outside the pelvis, including bowel and thoracic endometriosis• Chronic illness, inflammation, and complex conditions• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, MCAS, and other overlapping conditions• Patient advocacy, medical gaslighting, and navigating healthcare• Emerging research and the future of endometriosis care• The emotional reality of living with chronic illness You'll hear from people who have lived through years of pain and uncertainty, as well as experts working to change the way endometriosis and chronic illness are understood, diagnosed, and treated. Because knowledge can be empowering. The right information can change the questions you ask, the care you seek, and the way you understand your own body. Most importantly, Endo Battery is about more than a diagnosis. It's about the person behind the diagnosis. It's about finding your voice when you've been told your pain is normal. Finding hope when you're exhausted. Finding community when you feel isolated. And finding the energy to keep moving forward when chronic illness has taken so much from you. Whether you've just started wondering if you have endometriosis, you're newly diagnosed, you've been fighting for answers for years, you're recovering from surgery, you're living with adenomyosis or chronic pelvic pain, or you're a loved one or healthcare provider trying to understand more—there is a place for you here. This is your reminder that you don't have to navigate it alone. Charge forward with us. Listen. Learn. Question. Advocate. Recharge. Welcome to Endo Battery.

  1. Aug 21 ·  Video

    QC: Does Endometriosis Come Back After Surgery? The Truth About Recurrence | Dr. Gaby Moawad

    Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Does endometriosis really “come back” after surgery? And what if what we call recurrence isn’t always recurrence at all? In this episode of Endo Battery, we sit down with Professor Gaby Moawad, a globally recognized leader in robotic gynecologic surgery and endometriosis management, for an honest conversation about one of the biggest questions patients face after treatment: Can endometriosis come back? Dr. Moawad explains why endometriosis recurrence remains so poorly understood, why researchers still struggle to clearly define different disease subtypes, and how genetics, inflammation, immune factors, gene expression, and the extent of disease can all influence what happens after treatment. We also unpack the difference between recurrence and persistent endometriosis, why surgery alone may not be the entire long-term treatment strategy, and why patients deserve realistic information instead of false reassurance. If you’ve ever searched: • Does endometriosis come back after surgery? • Can endometriosis return after excision? • What causes endometriosis recurrence? • How successful is endometriosis surgery? • Can endometriosis be completely removed? • What happens after endometriosis surgery? • How do you prevent endometriosis from coming back? This conversation is for you. Because managing endometriosis isn’t just about treating today’s pain. It’s about understanding the disease, knowing what science actually tells us, and asking better questions about your long-term care. 🎙️ Listen to the full conversation on Endo Battery. Subscribe, share, and leave a review so more people living with endometriosis can find evidence-informed answers. #Endometriosis #EndometriosisAwareness #EndometriosisSurgery #EndometriosisRecurrence #ExcisionSurgery #ChronicPain #EndoWarrior #EndoBattery Support the show Website endobattery.com Instagram: EndoBattery

  2. Aug 12 ·  Video

    Endometriosis Was “Not That Bad” — Until Surgery Revealed the Truth | Deb Stark

    Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Your doctor says your endometriosis “isn’t that bad” and you try to believe them. Then you learn the truth: organs fused together, years of pain explained in a single moment, and a realization that the system didn’t just miss your diagnosis, it trained you to doubt yourself. We’re joined by Deb Stark, founder of Wulf Woman, who shares the turning point that changed everything: bringing her surgical photos to an endometriosis specialist who could immediately name what others overlooked. From there, we talk about the brutal gap between what patients experience and what many clinicians are taught, why people end up having to convince doctors to investigate chronic pelvic pain, and how “normal tests” can still coexist with severe endometriosis. Deb breaks down how she turns scattered endometriosis research into practical education, including tools for consultation questions, surgery preparation, and informed consent. We also dig into her Wulf Woman Endometriosis Surgeon Directory, a community-powered project that helps patients research providers using public sources, PubMed work, treatment approach clues, and real patient experiences without pay-to-play listings. Along the way, we explore symptoms that don’t always get linked to endometriosis, like itching and histamine issues, plus the role of pelvic floor therapy, EMDR, and nervous system healing after years of chronic illness. If you’ve ever felt lost, dismissed, or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this conversation offers a clearer path forward. Subscribe, share with someone who needs better answers, and leave us a review with the biggest takeaway you’re bringing into your next appointment. Support the show Website endobattery.com Instagram: EndoBattery

    Endometriosis Was “Not That Bad” — Until Surgery Revealed the Truth | Deb Stark
  3. Jul 1 ·  Video

    Approaching IVF And Excision Surgery With Confidence: With Dr. Sadikah Behbehani

    Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) “Unexplained infertility” can feel like a dead end, especially after you’ve done everything you were told to do and the embryo transfers still don’t stick. We sit down with Dr. Sadikah Behbehani, a double board certified fertility doctor and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, to talk through a reality many patients never hear clearly: endometriosis is frequently the hidden cause behind infertility, recurrent implantation failure, miscarriages, and years of confusion, even when pain is mild and imaging looks normal. We get practical about the decision points patients face every day. How do you screen for endometriosis when fertility workups focus on sperm, tubes, ovulation, and “normal” ultrasounds? Why is laparoscopy with expert excision still the only definitive diagnosis, and why does surgeon skill change what gets found, treated, and prevented from recurring? Dr. Behbehani explains how inflammation and scarring can interfere with fertilization and implantation, how endometriomas can affect ovarian response, and why age and timing often matter more than any single lab result, including AMH. We also tackle the hardest planning questions: whether to do IVF before surgery or after surgery, why IVF medications can flare endometriosis pain without clear evidence of worsening disease stage, and when GnRH agonists like Lupron make sense for embryo transfer versus egg retrieval. We discuss symptom management when surgery has to wait, plus nuanced medication decisions including cannabis use, SSRIs, and newer weight loss drugs, with an emphasis on individualized care rather than rigid rules. If you’re trying to protect your fertility while living with endometriosis or adenomyosis, share this with someone who needs clearer options, then subscribe and leave a review so more patients can find it. What decision are you facing right now: surgery first, IVF first, or egg freezing as a backup? Support the show Website endobattery.com Instagram: EndoBattery

    Approaching IVF And Excision Surgery With Confidence: With Dr. Sadikah Behbehani
  4. Jun 18 ·  Video

    QC: You Can Learn To Notice Tension Before It Becomes Pain

    Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Your pelvic floor might be doing its job a little too well. When stress hits, many of us brace without noticing and that tension can land deep in the core, shaping everything from pelvic pain to how safe we feel in our own body. We sit down with Karla Ehlers, a pelvic health occupational therapist and founder of Ocupelvic Health and Wellness, to connect the dots between nervous system states and pelvic floor dysfunction in a way that feels practical, human, and doable. We talk about the pain cycle: fear and past trauma can trigger a protective “guarding” response, which ramps up the sympathetic nervous system, which then feeds more pain and more threat. Karla explains why fight or flight is not the villain, we need it for energy and everyday function, but we also need an off-ramp back to parasympathetic regulation. You will hear concrete examples of where people hold tension most, including pelvic floor tightening, jaw clenching, upper ab gripping, and glute squeezing, plus how sensory stress like constant noise can push the body further into dysregulation. We also dig into interoception, the skill of sensing what is happening inside your body. Chronic pelvic pain, chronic stress, and neurodivergence can make those signals either harder to read or so loud that everything feels like danger. Carla offers a steadier approach: build functional awareness first, notice early signals before they reach 10 out of 10, and practice small releases that support lasting change. If this quick, focused conversation helps, subscribe for more expert insights, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find support. Support the show Website endobattery.com Instagram: EndoBattery

    QC: You Can Learn To Notice Tension Before It Becomes Pain

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You are not alone. You are not imagining it. And you deserve answers. Welcome to Endo Battery, a podcast for anyone navigating endometriosis, adenomyosis, chronic pelvic pain, chronic illness, or the often overwhelming journey to diagnosis, treatment, and healing. Endometriosis can take more than your health. It can drain your energy, your confidence, your relationships, your fertility, your career, and the life you thought you would have. Adenomyosis and chronic pelvic pain can leave you feeling just as exhausted, dismissed, and misunderstood. Endo Battery was created to help you recharge. Hosted by endometriosis advocate and Endo Warrior Alanna Trzcinski, Endo Battery brings together real patient stories, leading medical experts, researchers, surgeons, pelvic health professionals, and advocates to explore what is really happening inside the world of endometriosis and chronic illness. But this isn't just another medical podcast. Endo Battery is a place where science meets lived experience. Where difficult conversations become empowering ones. Where patients can learn how to advocate for themselves, understand their options, ask better questions, and feel less alone. Each episode explores topics including: • Endometriosis diagnosis, symptoms, and misdiagnosis• Adenomyosis and chronic pelvic pain• Excision surgery, ablation, and treatment options• Fertility and endometriosis• Hormones, hysterectomy, surgical menopause, and HRT• Pelvic floor health and pelvic physical therapy• Nerve pain, neuropelviology, and the nervous system• Endometriosis outside the pelvis, including bowel and thoracic endometriosis• Chronic illness, inflammation, and complex conditions• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, MCAS, and other overlapping conditions• Patient advocacy, medical gaslighting, and navigating healthcare• Emerging research and the future of endometriosis care• The emotional reality of living with chronic illness You'll hear from people who have lived through years of pain and uncertainty, as well as experts working to change the way endometriosis and chronic illness are understood, diagnosed, and treated. Because knowledge can be empowering. The right information can change the questions you ask, the care you seek, and the way you understand your own body. Most importantly, Endo Battery is about more than a diagnosis. It's about the person behind the diagnosis. It's about finding your voice when you've been told your pain is normal. Finding hope when you're exhausted. Finding community when you feel isolated. And finding the energy to keep moving forward when chronic illness has taken so much from you. Whether you've just started wondering if you have endometriosis, you're newly diagnosed, you've been fighting for answers for years, you're recovering from surgery, you're living with adenomyosis or chronic pelvic pain, or you're a loved one or healthcare provider trying to understand more—there is a place for you here. This is your reminder that you don't have to navigate it alone. Charge forward with us. Listen. Learn. Question. Advocate. Recharge. Welcome to Endo Battery.

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