The Endo Exchange Ep. 6 On-Demand
What if your chest pain, shortness of breath, or even a collapsed lung wasn’t a random event, but a sign of something deeper? In this powerful episode of The Endo Exchange, we uncover one of the most overlooked forms of endometriosis: when it affects the diaphragm, lungs, and chest cavity.
Featuring:
Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein: Endometriosis specialist and surgeon and founder of ESSE Care, Dr. Goldstein explains how endometriosis can reach beyond the pelvis and why early, accurate diagnosis—especially when symptoms seem unrelated—is essential for recovery.
Dr. Christos Stavropoulos: Double board-certified thoracic surgeon and Director of Thoracic Oncology, Dr. Stavropoulos outlines how thoracic endometriosis presents, how it’s diagnosed, and what surgical options are available when symptoms escalate.
Anne Party: Endometriosis advocate and survivor, Anne shares her personal journey through years of misdiagnosed lung collapses, emotional trauma, and finally receiving the care that changed her life.
What You’ll Learn:
How endometriosis can migrate to the chest and lungs, and why symptoms are often misread
The connection between menstruation and chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood
What catamenial pneumothorax is and how to recognize it
Why thoracic endo often doesn’t appear on imaging
What a thorough diagnostic workup should include
When to involve a thoracic surgeon, and how collaborative care improves outcomes
Why early diagnosis protects both respiratory and overall health
This episode is for anyone who has been told their symptoms are “just stress” or “just asthma” when they knew something more was going on. It’s for those searching for answers, validation, and a care team that sees the whole picture.
Watch now and walk away with clarity, confidence, and the tools to breathe easier—physically and emotionally.
