Webinar: Endometriosis & the Brain — Hormonal Headaches, Fatigue & the Overlooked Neurology of Chronic Pain

What if your migraines, fatigue, and brain fog aren’t separate from endometriosis—but part of the same story? This session dives into how hormones, inflammation, and chronic pain interact in the brain—and what to do when standard care overlooks the connection.

The Hidden Link Between Endometriosis and the Brain

For many with endometriosis, the symptoms extend far beyond pelvic pain. Cyclical migraines, sensory overload, and deep fatigue are often dismissed or treated in isolation. But these are more than just hormonal side effects—they’re signals of how endometriosis impacts the nervous system.

In this Endo Exchange webinar, join Dr. Karli Goldstein, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and integrative specialist; Audrey Craven, international migraine advocate; and Dr. Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, board-certified neurologist and headache expert, to explore the under recognized connection between hormonal pain and brain health—and what patients can do to reclaim clarity and care.

This Webinar Is For You If:

You live with endometriosis, PMDD, or cyclical fatigue
You suffer from migraines or headaches tied to your cycle
You’ve heard “it’s just hormones” but know there’s more going on
You’re seeking real insight into how pain, hormones, and the brain interact

Register for Webinar

Details will be emailed to you after registering for webinar.

Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein

CEO & Founder of ESSE Care, Endometriosis Specialist & Surgeon

Dr. Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS

Neurologist & Headache Specialist | Medical Director, Institute for Headache and Brain Health

Learn About Dr. Olivia Begasse de Dhaem

Dr. Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS is a board-certified neurologist and headache specialist, the medical director of the Institute for Headache and Brain Health in Stamford CT, and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Connecticut. She serves on the American Academy of Neurology Brain Health Committee and the International Headache Society Education Committee. She is always looking for more data and ways to help best serve women with headache disorders during periods of hormonal fluctuations such as menstruation, pregnancy, and the perimenopausal transition. She is co-author of the Oxford University Press book “Headache: what do I do now?”. She is passionate about advocacy. She is Co-Chair of the Global Patient Advocacy Coalition for Headache (GPACH) and of the American Headache Society Advocacy Committee.

Audrey Craven

Patient Advocate & President, Migraine Association of Ireland

Learn About Audrey

Audrey has lived with migraine all her life. After learning how to manage her migraines, she founded the Migraine Association of Ireland in 1994 and the European Headache Alliance in 2006 to bring clarity, reliable information, and reassurance to others. She now serves as Chair of the Global Patient Advocacy Coalition for Headache (GPACH) and is committed to empowering patients through advocacy and education at every stage of their journey.

What You’ll Walk Away With

Brain–Hormone Connection 101

Understand how endometriosis influences neurotransmitters, inflammation, and the brain’s pain pathways.

Cycle-Linked Neurology Demystified

Learn why migraines, fatigue, and fog often flare at specific times in your hormonal cycle—and what that means for diagnosis and treatment.

Practical Questions to Ask

Gain insight into what tests, consults, or treatments might finally bring clarity if you’ve been dismissed or overlooked.

Research indicates that individuals with endometriosis are significantly more likely to experience migraines compared to those without the condition. Despite this, many do not receive coordinated care addressing both gynecological and neurological aspects of their health. This webinar aims to shed light on these often-overlooked connections and advocate for a more integrated approach to treatment.

Why This Conversation Matters

Pain is Often Minimized

Patients with endo and migraines are still told to “wait it out” or “try birth control,” without a deeper look into their symptoms.

Pain Has a Pattern

Understanding how hormones and the brain interact helps validate experiences and direct better treatment.

Care is Possible

This isn’t about managing isolated symptoms—it’s about empowering people with real insight and collaborative solutions.

Ready for Answers, Not Just Options?

The Endo Exchange is a limited webinar series hosted by ESSE Care, dedicated to providing truthful, comprehensive information about endometriosis through meaningful conversations between patients and medical professionals.