THANK YOU for making this podcast! While listening to the March 30th episode, I realized that the hip pain that has been disrupting my sleep is endo related. Now I know how to start the conversation with my GP when it comes to improving my quality of life.

First, I’d like to say thank you for this podcast. Hearing stories from different Endo warriors lets me know that I am not alone. Endometriosis is one of those topics that isn’t talked about enough. Not enough people know about this disease and the effects it has on us mentally, physically, and emotionally. Doctors tend to minimize our symptoms and/or gaslight us into thinking the symptoms that we experience are not “that bad”. ER Doctors and even OBGYN specialists are not as knowledgeable so it’s a constant cycle of pain, ER visits, cysts, pain meds, birth control, and surgery. All while having to work and live a normal life. I’m currently going through a 3 week flare and honestly, this podcast is the only thing that’s keeping me sane. One day, I hope to share my story!

I’m 42 and feel I’m so late in receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis and having an expert excision surgery. This heartfelt podcast of personal stories has really helped me cope with my experience of the past 12 years leading up to this moment, xo

I am 22 and have been diagnosed with endo, pcos, and interstitial cystitis. I was diagnosed back in december and was pretty clueless to what all this is. I thought I was going crazy and most of my symptoms might’ve been in my head. This podcast has brought me so much knowledge and comfort. thank you so much for doing this

Dr Fenske brought me so much hope. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was around 14. I knew that something else wasn’t right I went to specialist and was told they would not see if I had endo because I was over weight and just to lose weight. This is not any easy task for someone with PCOS. This year I finally found a doctor that is taking me serious and has even said I most likely have Adenomyosis as well. I have been struggling with all of this and your PODCAST. Has been so wonderful for me. My adopted mom had endometriosis and couldn’t have kids. So I knew some about endometriosis, but listening to you and others has been so helpful. Again thank you!

This is an incredibly informative and heartfelt podcast about differing experiencing folks have with Endometriosis. If you think your experiencing symptoms that may be related to Endo, or have a love one who has been diagnosed,(or in the process of become so,) this may be helpful to you! Loved tuning in to Maggie’s episode!!!

This podcast is so informative and relatable. My daughter is stricken with this chronic disease and I am grateful for this podcast which has been a great source of information and support for her and myself. Thanks to all who participate and God bless those also afflicted, with faith, strength and HOPE.

Just found this podcast and listened to the first episode. I too love in Michigan 🙂 I have a consult with UofM for a hysterectomy in two weeks. I have confirmed fibroids but due to my history of portal vein thrombosis no one will touch me in my area. Was told to wait until menopause and would get relief. I turned 50 in October and after 5-6 years it just keeps getting worse and I can’t do it anymore. To the point of not able to eat much or function due to fatigue and pain. I highly suspect I have endo and this has resonated as well as help me not feel crazy. Thank you!

This podcast is seriously the best one I’ve found about endo. To hear all the other woman talk about it, made me feel heard and understood. I’m not as far as them in my process I’m just starting out on the doctor seeing. But this has prepared me for the questions I need to ask, or what to say and how to be ready for it and how to start this. It’s beyond helpful! Thank you so much for this.

I was at the beginning of my journey when I found this podcast . Not only did it give me information I was not able to find anywhere else but it helped me gain the courage to advocate for myself and my health. 10/10 recommend!

I stumbled upon this podcast at the right time in my life. I have been dealing with pain since I was 16. This podcast has helped me become more aware of my symptoms and I have taken action on my health. I enjoy the different stories of women of all ages and look forward to eacb episode.

Thank you so much for allowing her to testify using this platform.

Thank you for sharing your story! I too suffer from Endo, however Endo doesn’t have me! We will get through the this together! Thank you for being so transparent!!! 💛

Been searching for more perspectives of husbands or significant others views of things, that how I stumbled on this podcast to help educate myself and hear others views. I’ve listened to season 2 ep. 1 and 2 and would love to hear more stuff like those episodes, it was cool to hear both sides as well.

I can’t stop listening. I have learned so much about endo and for the first time I feel like my lifetime of living in pain has a name.... And it’s scary 😭 but I feel less alone listening I’m really new to all of this, I’m 24, and I’m SO grateful that women have gone before me to identify what has worked for them and model what it looks like to advocate for yourself! Hearing these stories has taught me that I’m NOT insane even tho doctors have made me believe I am. Oof! I am really excited to keep listening and keep learning and advocate for the best doctors and best care available. Thank you to the women who have shared - I am taking notes ..🤍

Thank you so much Melissa for doing this podcast. This has been super helpful when I was diagnosed with endometriosis. You asked really good helpful questions to all the people you interviewed. Well done and keep it up!!

Thank you for making this Podcast!! Kortney’s story from episode 2 is so very close to mine. Thank you Kortney for sharing!! EDIT: Every episode I listen to, I can totally relate to every story!! Melissa, you have given me a new sense of hope with this disease.

I ABSOLUTELY ❤️ this podcast! I've been diagnosed with Endo. I was trying to find a podcast that was Endo related and I came upon this podcast. I gave it a listen and now I can't stop listening to them! I always look forward to when a new one comes out! ☺️Melissa does an OUTSTANDING job at bringing people on and having them share their personal stories (which are different for each individual) and ways in which they cope with this DEBILITATING disease and various ways to ease the pain. I would recommend this podcast to anyone who needs some guidance in which direction they should go. I'm so happy that I found this podcast❣️ It truly is helping me greatly in terms of ways I can manage my Endo. ♥️♥️♥️

I just discovered your podcast and I absolutely love it! I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 endo and had my first surgery. The journey has been pretty awful(and is far from over) but I’m glad to finally have some answers and a little relief. I find it so interesting hearing other women’s stories as I can definitely relate. As awful as I feel for all of the women you interview it is nice to know I’m not alone in this. I only wish I would have found something like this years ago so I could have done something sooner! Thanks for putting your story and all of this information out there, it’s been very helpful!

I have a co-worker who has endo ans IBS and I like to always help her and know more about what she goes through and how to make her feel better. She told me that she would like to have a podcast about endo and then asked me if there’s a podcast for endo. So I searched for it and found this awesome podcast. She can truly identify herself with many of the stories and the host! I’m happy to see that she is not alone and can hear other people’s experiences.

Thank you for allowing the chance to hear stories and find a sense of support through this. I too was told, “ it’s all in your head”. This is helpful in so many ways

I love this podcast!!! U are so awesome to share your story thank you !!! For being the voice of endo

I am thankful I found your podcast. I have struggled for years and only been recently diagnosed with endo.

This podcast has helped me so much! Thank you!

I been suffering with Endo since age of 9.today I’m fighting with more complications after 6 years of my hysterectomy to find out I have not received the proper medical assistance with this illness . Doing more research I came accross with this podcast and I have felt that I have yet a lot to learn about Endo. Listening I learn that there is two types of surgery to treat Endo and that there are stages. No one ever told me about this and I see why my struggle and depression these days as I prepare for a colonoscopy and endoscopy that will not be solving my medical condition. Keep up with the podcast this is so helpful.

Just listened today and know it’s for a reason. Couldn’t get through it in one sitting but any chance I could I put it on again until I just finished! Thank you thank you! Keep this up because I need the knowledge along with so many others I’m sure

Love this!! As a woman with Endo + Bicornuate uterus- I love hearing other stories!!! Would love to collaborate in the future!