Endometrioma: The Hidden Sign of Deep Endometriosis That Could Affect Fertility | Amanda Chu
About this episode
This episode discusses endometriomas and their implications for fertility and health with Dr. Amanda Chu.
Pre-order ADHD and Women by Dr. Jolene Brighten http://drbrighten.com/adhdandwomen and discover how hormones shape focus, motivation, executive function, and emotional regulation. Endometrioma may be one of the most overlooked signs of advanced endometriosis—and it could have major implications for pain, fertility, ovarian reserve, and long-term health. For full show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/endometrioma/. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with endometriosis specialist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Dr. Amanda Chu to discuss what an endometrioma really is, why it's often called a "chocolate cyst," how it may impact fertility, and why many women are told not to worry about these cysts when they may actually be a sign of deep infiltrating endometriosis. We also discuss ovarian reserve, cancer risk, hormone therapy, surgical options, nutrition, inflammation, and the challenges women continue to face when seeking diagnosis and treatment. This Episode Is Brought to You By Alloy Struggling with hot flashes, sleep disruptions, brain fog, or other menopause symptoms? Alloy is a digital…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Jolene Brighten
Guest: Dr. Amanda Chu
Topics covered
- endometrioma
- endometriosis
- fertility
- ovarian reserve
- hormone therapy
- nutrition
- surgical options
Keywords
- endometrioma
- fertility
- endometriosis
- ovarian reserve
- hormone therapy
- nutrition
- surgery
Sponsors
Alloy
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Books & works: ADHD and Women
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