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The Period Party Podcast · EP. 29 · November 3, 2020

How to Thrive with Endometriosis

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Heba Shaheed is the co-founder and CEO of The Pelvic Expert; a digital wellbeing platform specializing in maternal, menstrual, and hormone health. Heba was inspired to work in the space following her own challenges that include a 15-year history of chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis and witnessing the devastating effects of birth injury following her sister’s first birth. Heba is a leading authority on women’s pelvic health and is a media commentator on this important, and under-represented, issue who regularly speaks at international health and women’s conferences.

In this episode, we’ll be discussing why surgery alone is not enough when treating endometriosis, the biological reasons endometriosis is so painful, the fertility factors that come into play when experiencing endometriosis and considering surgery, how your diet can impact your endometriosis, and more!

Episode Highlights

Resources Mentioned

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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Cycle & Pain Tracking

Track period pain severity, pelvic pain, blood flow, clotting, and cycle length — the key metrics for understanding your endometriosis symptom patterns over time.

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Hormone Health Assessment

Take Nicole's free Hormone Health Assessment and get personalised results that reflect your symptom picture — including the patterns most associated with endometriosis and estrogen dominance.

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Endometriosis Protocol

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole's step-by-step protocol for endometriosis, covering anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, liver support, and nervous system regulation.

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Period Pillars Education

Nicole's signature Period Pillars cover the hormonal drivers behind endometriosis — estrogen dominance, gut health, inflammation, and immune function — with practical steps.

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Nicole.AI

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole.AI — trained on Nicole's complete methodology — giving you personalised guidance on managing endometriosis symptoms day-to-day.

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Personalised Protocol

Fix Your Period Premium unlocks your personalised protocol based on your assessment results — a targeted starting point for addressing the root causes behind your endometriosis symptoms.

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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.
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