Dr Mike Armour is heavily involved in research and treatment of endometriosis, and he was the invited complementary medicine expert on the endometriosis expert working group (EEWG) for the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Recently, he and his colleagues, Cecilia Ng and Mathew Leonardi, published an article You No Longer Need Surgery to be Diagnosed with Endometriosis: Here’s What’s Changed which created quite a stir on social media.Our “meet and greet” call was powerful and luckily recorded, so we decided to publish it as an episode!We discuss the following about endometriosis:Concerns about the disconnect between surgeons, patients and researchers.  How social media impacts our ability to discern fact from fictionWhether endometriosis is a progressive diseaseThe holy grail for endometriosis diagnosis and why it shouldn’t be laparoscopic surgery Whether laparoscopic surgery at an early age makes a difference is symptoms and recurrence as we ageHow one should prepare for doctor appointments and why this is key to optimal diagnosis and treatment“We don’t know most things about endometriosis. We don’t even have evidence that it is a progressive disease.” - Dr. Mike ArmourResources:Check out Lessons from Implementing the Australian National Action Plan for EndometriosisResources and episodes on Endometriosis Resources and episodes on Pelvic Health Resources and episodes on Women's Health-Related Pain If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!Engage with Our Community: Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and engaging content. If you are interested in chronic pelvic pain or perimenopause & menopause, specifically, we've created specific social accounts: Peri/Menopause Instagram, Peri/Menopause Facebook,

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