#endometriosis doesn’t build up bleed & shed with the cycle. Because it’s not endometrium. It responds to the cycle creating inflammation & pain (& via its own estrogen source, hence shutting down ovaries ≠ a fix).

1/2 Some symptoms to watch & track & speak to your doc about: - Menstrual cramps (so bad they wake you &/or have to change plans - Nausea &/or vomiting during ovulation &/or period - Painful ovulation - Severe low back, hip & leg pain (may appear or be worse during ovulation &/or period)

Not new. 2016 Cochrane review: 141 studies, 15,141 participants, evaluated 122 blood biomarkers = none showed clinical use. This study in itself has flaws. There’s plenty of money going to research, the research sadly isn’t great. #endometriosis www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clini...

@theendoinformer.bsky.social I’ve always loved your list of questions to ask. Figured you would like Dr Redwine’s list from Endopædia old website

1/4 Q’s for your #endometriosis surgeon: - Is Endo your primary specialism? - Do you excise or ablate? - How many surgeries do you do per year? - How many complex surgeries do you do per year (incl bowel resection, thoracic etc) - What are your complication rates?