Mini-series ep. 2: Challenging the endo status quo – Fertility myths
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Is there a stage 2 endometriosis fertility link, and other fertility myths, busted
For many people diagnosed with endometriosis, one of the first questions that follows is about fertility. Will it be harder to conceive? Does the stage of endometriosis matter? And should you be thinking about options like IVF or egg freezing earlier than expected?
In this episode of the podcast, TRB Founder Eloise Edington is joined by Dr. Mona Orady, MD, FACOG, a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon, to unpack the relationship between endometriosis and fertility, and challenge some of the most common assumptions people hear after diagnosis.
Together, they discuss why endometriosis affects fertility differently for everyone, how staging relates (or doesn’t) to reproductive outcomes, and what steps you can take if you suspect endometriosis while trying to conceive.
This episode is powered by ReceptivaDx™, a test designed to help identify markers associated with endometriosis in the uterine lining.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- If I have endometriosis, does that mean I’ll struggle to get pregnant? Why many people with endometriosis conceive naturally — and why everyone’s experience is different.
- Does endometriosis staging (Stage 1–4) predict fertility outcomes? How disease severity on paper doesn’t always reflect reproductive potential.
- Does endometriosis increase the likelihood of needing IVF? When assisted reproductive treatments may be recommended, and why.
- If I have mild endometriosis but severe pain, does that mean my fertility is worse? Why symptom severity and fertility impact aren’t always linked.
- Should I consider freezing my eggs because I have endometriosis? Factors that may influence whether fertility preservation is worth exploring.
- What steps should I take if I suspect endometriosis and I’m struggling to conceive? Practical early actions before seeing a reproductive specialist.
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Want to hear more from Dr. Orady? Listen to episode 3 here: Challenging the endo status quo – Diagnosis myths
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