
Thriving with Endometriosis: Finding Balance, Health, and Hope
Even without a cure for endometriosis, healing is possible. With the right team, wellness, and hormone balance, many patients thrive again.
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Even without a cure for endometriosis, healing is possible. With the right team, wellness, and hormone balance, many patients thrive again.

This discussion explores the genetic and familial aspects of endometriosis, how the disease can involve the bowel and appendix, and the importance of tracking symptoms across different parts of the body.

Adenomyosis doesn’t always cause fertility problems, but for some people, it can make it harder to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term. Some studies suggest that adenomyosis may be linked to pregnancy complications like miscarriage and preterm birth.

We’re incredibly thankful to The Donna Drake Show for creating such a thoughtful, empowering segment. Their team approached our work with respect and curiosity, giving us the space to speak from the heart.

What if your chest pain, shortness of breath—or even a collapsed lung—wasn’t random, but a red flag? In this episode of The Endo Exchange, we confront one of the most misunderstood manifestations of endometriosis: when the disease travels to the diaphragm, lungs, and chest cavity.

When Anne was just 15, she was prescribed birth control to help manage heavy periods. She continued taking the pills as her only treatment for years, never suspecting a deeper problem. Yet beneath the surface, a much more complicated issue was silently at play: endometriosis, a condition she wouldn’t discover until years later.

This was the case for Anne, a patient in her 30s who found Dr. Goldstein after years of struggling with heavy periods, pelvic pain, and infertility that led her to two failed surgeries and many failed rounds of IVF. Despite her endometriosis diagnosis, she was still struggling.

Watch real surgical footage from a complex 9-hour endometriosis excision involving the diaphragm, lungs, ureters, bowel, and pelvis. Dr. Karli Goldstein and her team address multi-organ disease with precision and care.

Dr. Karli Goldstein shares a real-time PSA about the risks of skipping follow-up imaging after endometriosis surgery. A patient with persistent hydronephrosis and thoracic disease was undergoing embryo transfers without proper evaluation — a reminder that imaging is essential for safe and coordinated fertility care.

We get a lot of questions from patients about what to expect after surgery—especially when it comes to managing pain and discomfort. Here are some general guidelines to help you feel more prepared and supported during your recovery.
ESSE's excision specialists offer precise, compassionate care that targets the root cause of endometriosis.
We treat fibroids, uterine anomalies, polyps, and more with expertise and intention.
We address the conditions that may be interfering with your fertility while coordinating with fertility specialists.
ESSE Care offers comprehensive gynecologic care for all ages, as well as integrative therapies via our trusted partners.