Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Can Period Blood Hold the Key to Diagnosing Endometriosis without Surgery? With Dr Harini Bhat

Episode Summary

In this episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, Abbey sits down with pharmacist and science communicator Dr. Harini Bhat to unpack one of the most misunderstood and underfunded conditions in women’s health — endometriosis. Together, they explore why women’s pain is still dismissed, how wellness culture preys on desperation, and what real science says about managing symptoms. From breakthrough research like the ROSE Study (Research OutSmarts Endometriosis) to the truth behind “endo diets,” Abbey and Dr. Bhat challenge misinformation, celebrate progress, and call for a future where women’s health is treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Episode Notes

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Introduction — Why Endometriosis Deserves More Attention
• Dr.Bhat’s Journey and the Diagnostic Struggle
• The Systemic Dismissal of Women’s Pain in Medicine
• Treatment Gaps and the Desperation They Create
• The Rise of “Endo Diets” and Wellness Scams
• Inside the Research OutSmarts Endometriosis (ROSE) Study
• What the ROSE Study Is Teaching Us About Menstrual Health
• Cultural Shame and the Silence Around Menstrual Research
• Why Endometriosis Research Still Lacks Funding
• Evidence-Based Nutrition and Lifestyle Approaches for Endo

References: 

• www.endofound.org/rose-study

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Harini Bhat

• instagram.com/tilscience
• tiktok.com/@tilscience
• youtube.com/@tilscience
• tilscience.substack.com
   

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

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