Does Everyone with Endometriosis Need Surgery? with podcast guest

Katie Edmonds is a Nutritional Therapist, Paleo Autoimmune Certified Coach, creator of the popular blog Heal Endo, and author of the 4-Week Endometriosis Diet Plan and Heal Endo: An Anti-inflammatory Approach to Healing from Endometriosis. After putting her endometriosis into remission, something she never knew was possible, Katie has developed education and offerings around a research-backed diet and lifestyle shown to help heal the chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction that those with endometriosis experience.

In this episode, Katie and I talk about her experience of “unraveling by endo,” how she put her endometriosis into complete clinical remission, why endo is so misunderstood, why surgery isn’t a viable option for most people with endo, how you can start to support your immune system and improve your symptoms, and so much more!

Episode Highlights

Katie’s experience of “unraveling by endo”

The recognition that endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease and it’s not caused by estrogen

How Katie put her endometriosis into remission

Why endometriosis is such a misunderstood disease

The problem with all the one-stop-shop strategies for endometriosis

How endometriosis develops “like a story”

Factors you need to address to stop the story

Understanding how oxidative stress impacts endometriosis

Key differences between the two types of surgeries for endometriosis

Why surgery isn’t a viable option for most people with endo

Endometriosis is a quality-of-life issue, and it’s not always progressive

Why Katie wants people to start treating endo like cancer

How you can start to support your immune system

Breaking a common myth around iron and endo

Katie’s message for women who feel like they’re struggling with endo

Fix Your Period

How Fix Your Period Helps Women with Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a whole-body, inflammatory condition that requires a whole-body approach. Fix Your Period is built on the root-cause methodology discussed in this episode — here's how it supports women with endometriosis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from this episode — and how Fix Your Period can help.

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus — on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, or bladder. It affects approximately 1 in 10 women and is a leading cause of chronic pelvic pain and fertility challenges.

Why does endometriosis take so long to diagnose?

Endometriosis takes an average of 7–10 years to diagnose. This is due to widespread normalisation of period pain, lack of awareness among healthcare providers, and the fact that symptom severity doesn't always correlate with disease severity.

What drives endometriosis?

Endometriosis is driven by estrogen dominance and chronic inflammation. Key contributing factors include impaired liver detoxification, gut microbiome disruption (which affects estrogen clearance), immune dysfunction, and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Is there an app to help women with endometriosis?

Yes. Fix Your Period supports women with endometriosis through cycle and symptom tracking and a free Hormone Health Assessment. Fix Your Period Premium unlocks Nicole's endometriosis protocol, Period Pillars education, and Nicole.AI for ongoing support.

Do I still need a specialist if I use Fix Your Period?

Yes. Endometriosis is a complex condition that requires qualified medical support, particularly for diagnosis and surgical decisions. Fix Your Period works best as a complement to your medical care — not a replacement for it.

Does Everyone with Endometriosis Need Surgery?

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How Fix Your Period Helps Women with Endometriosis

Frequently Asked Questions