Episode 5

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28th May 2025

Endometriosis Unveiled with Professor Andrew Horne

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, we’re lifting the lid on Endometriosis what it is, what’s still misunderstood, and how change is (finally) coming.

You'll hear from Brianna Stayt an Endometriosis UK ambassador sharing her 20-year journey and incredible awareness raising events - Natalie was hosting the event and as well as chatting with Brianna, spoke with Professor Adnan Bunkheila, Endometriosis nurse Sam Robinson and her daughter Shannon. The episode is then a fascinating conversation with Professor Andrew Horne , leading Endometriosis researcher and the Director of the Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh.

What we discuss

  • Why diagnosis takes years and how we can change that
  • What endometriosis really is (and why "stages" don’t tell the full story)
  • The wide range of symptoms: pain, fatigue, gut issues, fertility struggles
  • How mental health, diet & acupuncture can support care see below links to research
  • The realities and limitations of hysterectomy as a treatment
  • The Endo1000 Project: using AI, smartwatches & patient diaries to revolutionize research
  • Where to find help, support, and community

Whether you’re living with endometriosis or supporting someone who is, this episode is full of insight, hope, and real-world advice.

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Thanks for listening. I’ve got a really good feeling about this new chapter and I hope you’ll stick with me as we keep sharing stories, raising awareness, and doing what we can to support each other through this journey

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The Fertility Podcast
The Fertility Podcast|Expert interviews|Women and Men sharing #TTC stories|Wellbeing support
If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014 Natalie set about speaking to experts and sharing lived experience and expert interviews In 2019 Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant joined as co-host and from 2023-2024, Kate hosted the podcast solo sharing more of her expert insight and stories from her patients. As The Fertility Podcast reached its 10th anniversary the decision was taken to cease publishing.. until now. The Fertility Podcast is proud to partner with Fertility Action, a new UK charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by infertility, secondary infertility, or sub-fertility. Together, we aim to amplify our mission of education, empowerment, and support. Fertility Action combines patient advocacy with expert knowledge to offer peer support, therapy, and reliable information. They are also committed to improving fertility care access, raising awareness, and driving research to advance understanding and treatment.

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