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Endo BatteryAuthor: Alanna
Welcome to Endo Battery, the podcast that's here to journey with you through Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. In a world where silence often shrouds these challenging conditions, Endo Battery stands as a beacon of hope and a source of strength. We believe in the power of knowledge, personal stories, and expert insights to illuminate the path forward. Our mission? To walk with you, hand in hand, through the often daunting landscape of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.This podcast is like a warm hug for your ears, offering you a cozy space to connect, learn, and heal. Whether you're newly diagnosed, a seasoned warrior, or a curious supporter, Endo Battery is a resource for you. Here, you'll find a community that understands your struggles and a team dedicated to delivering good, accurate information you can trust.What to expect from Endo Battery:Personal Stories: We're all about real-life experiences your stories, our stories because we know that sometimes, the most profound insights come from personal journeys. Leading Experts: Our podcast features interviews with top experts in the field. These are the individuals who light up the path with their knowledge, sharing their wisdom and expertise to empower you.Comfort and Solace: We understand that Endometriosis can be draining physically, emotionally, and mentally. Endo Battery is your safe space, offering comfort and solace to help you recharge and regain your strength. Life-Charging Insights: When Endometriosis tries to drain your life, Endo Battery is here to help you recharge. We're the energy boost you've been looking for, delivering insights and strategies to help you live your best life despite the challenges.Join us on this journey, and together, we'll light up the darkness that often surrounds Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. Your story, your strength, and your resilience are at the heart of Endo Battery. Tune in, listen, share, and lets charge forward together. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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QC: Understanding EDS And Hypermobility and The Biggest Misconceptions
Episode 210
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)Ever been told you’re “just bendy”? We sat down with Laura Bloom, president and CEO of The Ehlers-Danlos Society, to unpack what Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders really mean for everyday life and long-term health. In five focused minutes, we move past myths and into practical clarity: which EDS subtypes have known genetic variants, why hypermobile EDS still lacks a single marker, and how that uncertainty affects diagnosis, referrals, and care.Laura breaks down the 2017 criteria—13 recognized types—and explains why all but the hypermobile type are rare to ultra-rare with identifiable genetic causes. The conversation then zooms in on the hypermobile end of the spectrum, where research and clinical experience point to heritability and complex mechanisms even without a validated test. You’ll hear how a connective tissue condition can reach far beyond joints, showing up as gastrointestinal challenges, ENT issues, bladder and gynecologic symptoms, autonomic features, and possible mast cell involvement. That breadth helps explain why so many patients bounce between specialties without a unifying plan.The most compelling shift ahead is a diagnostic criteria update expected in December 2026, with early findings suggesting hEDS and HSD belong on a single spectrum. Unifying the framework could streamline evaluation, reduce confusion, and make it easier to access coordinated, multidisciplinary care. For patients and clinicians, that means better language, clearer expectations, and a stronger foundation for research and education.If you’ve struggled to be believed or to connect the dots across systems, this fast, expert-led guide offers a grounded way forward. Subscribe for more five-minute expert answers, share this with someone who needs clarity, and send us your top question so we can bring the right voices to the mic.Support the showWebsite endobattery.com Instagram: EndoBattery
