Education & Resources
Education & Resources
Our Center's educational library includes CEC articles, CEC guest features and third party links to external materials and events on endometriosis to help educate and inform your journey. Please be sure to also check out our social media accounts for the latest, as this is not an exhaustive list. If you do not see a specific article, be sure to check out the remainder of our many pages here on our website. Please note we do not accept sponsorship or paid listings; please do not ask. Disclaimer: unless specifically authored by the CEC, inclusion herein does not indicate affiliation or endorsement; all items are provided for information purposes only.
WONDERING WHAT TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR?
We have examples, with our own answers for your reference, in this guide: ”What Should I Ask My Doctor About My Endo Care?”
SURGERY
An uncomfortable topic we should be talking about: Post-surgical Constipation
Dr Sinervo explains: presacral neurectomy (PSN)
Dr. Albee On... Going Back to your Doctor after Surgery at the CEC
Endometriosis morbidity: can it be prevented with early diagnosis and complete excision?
Excision Surgery for Endometriosis: Post-Operative Pain Expectations | Femina PT Blog
Georgia mom, teen undergo same surgery for endometriosis
How to Survive a PreSurgical Bowel Prep
Is My Endometriosis Coming Back?
Pain after Surgery: What You Can Expect
Pain Relief after Excision: What does Continued Pain Mean?
Post-Surgical Shoulder Pain: Why does this happen? What can you do about it?
Release of Ovarian Suspension: Patient Video
Surgical Risks: What's the Big Deal?
Surgical Videos
Traveling to our Center for Care & Surgery
Use of bioregenerative medicine at the CEC: Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (Vitagel)
Working with your local physician while seeking surgery and care at the CEC
Your guide on what to expect for your surgery at the CEC, by Wendy Winer, RN, BSN, CNOR, RNFA, Victoria Novak, PA-C, and the CEC team
General Post-op Information (caring for incisions, what you can eat, much more), click here
FERTILITY/INFERTILITY
Common disorder that causes pain and bleeding can also make it hard to get pregnant
Dr Sinervo joins noted Fertility Awareness Educator, Author & Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, on her Fertility Friday Podcast. Have a listen at: https://fertilityfriday.com/episode-495
Endometriosis & Fertility with Dr Sinervo
Heather Huhman of Beat Infertility featured this important Podcast with Dr Ken Sinervo on Endometriosis: More to the story - Listen at iHeartRadio
FILMS/DOCUMENTARIES/SHORTS
EndoWhat? Film
Her Pretty Vagina Short Film
Newsweek & 'EndoWhat?' Documentary Bring Education & Awareness to Endometriosis
LEGISLATION & EDUCATION
The CEC is a proud sponsor of the Endo What? School Nurse Initiative.
Rep Jillian Gilchrest’s Endometriosis Working Group, on which we are pleased to be represented, has passed the country’s first meaningful bipartisan endometriosis legislation to fund EndoRise, a first-in-kind Research Biorepository.
MISE (Menstrual Information Specialising in Endometriosis): a groundbreaking educational program designed by Kathleen King to foster awareness about menstruation and endometriosis in Irish schools.
APPS
ADENOMYOSIS
A Journey with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis: Is It Really Endometriosis?
EndoVille Adenomyosis Presentation and Q&A Session with Dr Jose Eugenio-Colon; enter passcode 9x0WNuA@
https://endobattery.buzzsprout.com/2059225/12717073-talking-adenomyosis-international-care-and-advocacy-empathy-bowel-endo-and-expert-treatment-with-dr-jose-eugenio-colon Podcast on Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, International Care & Advocacy with Dr. Eugenio-Colon & EndoBattery
https://fb.watch/m8LUQJA9DV Open discussion on endometriosis, adenomyosis and more with Dr Eugenio-Colon & the She Is Lotus Foundation (lecture series 3)
https://fb.watch/m8LYhchOA6 Adenomyosis discussion with Dr Eugenio-Colon and the She Is Lotus Foundation (lecture series 2)
https://fb.watch/m8M89NRU4u Dr Eugenio-Colon on Adenomyosis in partnership with the Trinidad & Tobago Endometriosis Association
Looking for the latest on adenomyosis? Click here
Triple J’s The Hookup: Adenomyosis - Click here
THORACIC ENDOMETRIOSIS
Dr Sinervo and Dr Sarrel discuss thoracic endometriosis in an Endo Summit Live Event
Dr Sinervo’s feature on Diaphragmatic Endometriosis in the AAGL NewsScope Magazine
Endometriosis Summit Thoracic Night with Dr Sinervo
https://fb.watch/m8LL1PGcz1 Diaphragmatic endometriosis video and discussion by Dr Eugenio-Colon
Thoracic Endometriosis — The Center for Endometriosis Care
Thoracic Endometriosis - the CEC, and in particular Dr Sinervo, treats among the highest number of thoracic and diaphragmatic cases annually of any endocenters, through our multidisciplinary team approach
BOWEL ENDOMETRIOSIS
Bowel Symptoms & Endometriosis
Dr Sinervo: endometriosis & the bowel
Health.com on Bowel Endometriosis
Understanding bowel endometriosis
ENDOMETRIOSIS (GENERAL) & MORE
TMI Podcast With Dr Mary: Why is Endometriosis so Mismanaged??
"Everything you need to know about endometriosis"
"Managing expectations after hearing them say, 'I think I can help you'"
“Ending the Endometriosis Nightmare”
15 Things No One Tells You about Endometriosis: Reader's Digest
20 Years of Mysterious Pain Solved (Archived From Ladies Home Journal Magazine)
A Ray of Sunshine series with Arti Shah - Listen here (stay tuned for an upcoming episode featuring Dr Sinervo)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Better Guidelines Needed on Endometriosis
Can endometriosis affect the sciatic region?
Cosmopolitan endometriosis issue
Does douching cause endometriosis?!?
Endo & Abnormal Bleeding
Lots & Lots of Menstrual Clots
Endobattery Podcast - Advocacy for Endometriosis: the Good, Bad & Necessary
Endobelly bloat - a symptom of endometriosis?
Endometriosis & Social Security Benefits by Molly Clarke
Endometriosis Tippi by Everyday Health
Endometriosis Treatment Is Failing Patients. Why Aren't More People Talking About It? By Marisa Wright
Finding Her Voice: Kathryn's Letter
Fractured Femininity: Endometriosis Treatment & a Failure Of Feminism
Guest feature by Dr Martha Boone: Interstitial Cystitis & Endometriosis
How we can Stop Mistreating Endometriosis with Dr Sinervo
https://fb.watch/m8L-qdvaer Endometriosis and more with Dr Eugenio-Colon & the She Is Lotus Foundation (lecture series 1)
https://fb.watch/m8LUQJA9DV Open discussion on endometriosis, adenomyosis and more with Dr Eugenio-Colon & the She Is Lotus Foundation (lecture series 3)
https://fb.watch/m8MwQqjWwH - "Endometriosis: A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma"
In Sixteen Years of Endo series with Amy Corfeli - Listen here
K&K real talk interview with Dr Sinervo and Kristen McRobie
Interview with Dr Ken Sinervo on all things endometriosis
Is Endometriosis an Autoimmune Disease?
Is Endometriosis Caused by Bacteria?? Not So Fast…
Just how terrible is endometriosis?
Kate’s Story: An Advocacy Journey
Endometriosis: hidden suffering of millions of women revealed (The Guardian)
Legal Issues - Endo & the ADA, guest feature by Laurie Smith, Esq.
Lumenis Gynecology on Minimizing Healthcare Resources & Increasing Outcomes: The CO2 Laser for Value-Based Endometriosis Surgery (Select the “on demand” playback)
'No trust left in the health system': Unbelievable misdiagnosis condemns woman to 16 YEARS of agony and 19 surgeries
Ovarian Remnant Syndrome by Dr Sinervo
Questions about Ovarian Endometriosis? Click Here
Science with Soul: Endometriosis - iHeartRadio: Click here
Suffering in silence: The endometriosis crisis
The Cyst-Clopedia
Ovaries Post-Op: Suppress Them or Not?
TODAY SHOW: This endometriosis treatment can be life-changing to late-stage patients. Few can get it
Too Often, Quality of Life for Endometriosis Patients is Dictated by their Financial Resources
WebMD Magazine showcases Padma Lakshmi’s journey with endometriosis; contributions from Dr Sinervo
Who is Sampson, and What Does He Have to Do with Endometriosis?
Why Women Struggle to get the Right Diagnosis
Women suffering in silence: The endometriosis crisis
Women with endometriosis may face higher risk of stroke (with Dr Sinervo’s commentary)
Northside Hospital Presents: Breaking Down Endometriosis with Dr Ken Sinervo
Ziwig Precision for Women: Endometriosis - Apple Podcasts
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
Guest feature by Dr Jennifer Hunt: the Significance of Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
Guest Feature by Dr Sallie Sarrel: Preparing for Pelvic Floor Therapy
NUTRITION
Nutritional Resources from Sarah Rae, RDN, CD, LD, Pacific Northwest Endometriosis Nutrition (see also: sarahraerdn.com or phone her Center at 564-669-7310) -
Endo Nutrition Guide & Meal Plan
https://www.sarahraerdn.com/meal-plans
Nutrition for Endo Excision Surgery
https://www.sarahraerdn.com/endo-and-ic/nutrition-for-endometriosis-excision-surgery
Nutrition for Endo - Omega 3s
https://www.sarahraerdn.com/endo-and-ic/nutrition-for-endometriosis-understanding-the-power-of-omega-3-fats
Managing Bloating with Endometriosis
https://www.sarahraerdn.com/endo-and-ic/managing-bloating-with-endometriosis
Endometriosis: Unraveling the Role of Diet
https://www.sarahraerdn.com/endo-and-ic/diet-for-endometriosis
Constipation & Endometriosis
https://www.sarahraerdn.com/endo-and-ic/constipation-endometriosis
Free Meal Plans & Snack Guides
https://www.sarahraerdn.com/free-guides
Endometriosis & Nutrition Guest Feature by Erin Luyendyk, RHN
ADHESIONS
Adhesions Update
HYSTERECTOMY/MENOPAUSE
How are Hysterectomies Performed? How Does it Affect Recovery?
What are the Indications for Hysterectomy?
Why menopause won't cure endometriosis, fibroids or PCOS
ENDOMETRIOSIS & MENTAL HEALTH
Casey Berna, LCSWA
Dr Jennifer Ritchie-Goodline, PsyD
Peter Pruyn, LMHC on Endometriosis & Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Rosemarie Phillips, Chronic Illness Specialist
Understanding Psychological Symptoms of Endometriosis from a Research Domain Criteria Perspective
MEDICAL SUPPRESSION
CHANNEL 2 INVESTIGATES: one woman’s Lupron lawsuit and a critical look at the recently approved antagonist, Orilissa (elagolix)
Of Limited Benefit, with Potential Risks”: ICER’s final report on Orilissa (elagolix) for endometriosis. “The Council voted that the evidence was not adequate to determine whether elagolix offers a net health benefit compared to no treatment. The Council also voted unanimously that the evidence was not adequate to distinguish the net health benefit of elagolix from that of treatment with either a GnRH agonist (leuprorelin acetate) or a hormonal contraceptive (depot medroxyprogesterone), due to limited and mixed evidence on clinical effectiveness and potential risks.” Full report: https://icer-review.org/announcements/elagolix-final-report
Dr. Albee On...Lupron & other Suppressive Medications
Dr. Albee On...Using the Pill for Endometriosis
RESOURCES YOU NEED TO KNOW BUT HAVEN’T HEARD ENOUGH ABOUT
A higher prevalence of endometriosis among Asian women does not contribute to poorer IVF outcomes
Alysia J
April Christina
Behind the times: revisiting endometriosis and race
Disparity in endometriosis diagnoses between racial/ethnic groups
Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis in Transgender Adolescents
Emily Lipstein for Vice: Treating Endometriosis as a Woman’s Disease Hurts Patients of all Genders
Endo Siblings Support Group for Trans & Enby People with Endometriosis: https://www.facebook.com/groups/175916623758244
EndoBlack
EndoFierce
Endometriosis and Being a Trans Person: Beyond Gendered Reproductive Health
Preoperative Pain Symptoms and the Incidence of Endometriosis in Transgender Men Undergoing Hysterectomy for Gender Affirmation
EndoQueer Support https://www.facebook.com/groups/1655289847828418
How race/ethnicity influences endometriosis
I’m Black. I Have Endometriosis - and Here’s Why My Race Matters by Maisha Z. Johnson
Living With Endometriosis as a Transgender Patient
Managing endometriosis when you’re Trans By Jen Bell
Millen Magese Foundation
Myths & Misconceptions Perpetuating Racism in Endometriosis, Infertility, and Pelvic Pain by Casey Berna, MSW
Self Advocacy with Endometriosis – by Jenneh Rishe, RN
What it’s Like to Have Endometriosis as a Transgender Man
Why Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis is So Much Harder for People of Colour
GENERAL RESOURCES/ORGS
American Endo of Endo
Sister Girl Foundation
The Endometriosis Summit
EndoInVisible
Barbados Association for Endometriosis & PCOS
Endometriosis Association of Iceland
Endo Educational Organization of Canada
Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya
EndoBattery
EndoCenter Chicago
EndoGirlsBlog
Endometriosis Foundation of Houston
Endometriosis: One Step at a Time
Endometriosis Nigeria
Trinidad & Tobago Endometriosis Association
EndoWarriors
Extrapelvic Not Rare
It takes an average of seven years to be diagnosed with endometriosis. MomminWithEndo wants to make a difference. Their mission is to help people receive the endometriosis diagnosis and treatment they deserve by providing financial support. Learn more and apply: https://momminwithendo.org/get-help
She is Lotus/St Vincent’s & Grenadines Association of Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and PCOS