They Didn't Teach Us This in Sex Ed!

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  Endometriosis Doesn't Stop When Your Period Does - Dr. Lucy Whitaker 28.07.2026 48хв

  In this episode, Dr Lucy Whitaker discusses one of the most common yet least understood conditions in reproductive health: endometriosis. She explains what's actually happening in the body when cells similar to the womb lining grow elsewhere, why some women live with severe disease and no symptoms while others are in daily pain, and why the current one-size-fits-all approach to treatment doesn't reflect how differently this condition shows up in each person.The conversation also explores why diagnosis so often takes years, the ground-breaking ENDO 1000 project that's making research more accessible through at-home participation, and the search for new treatments - from repurposed drugs to CBD trials - that offer real hope for the future.In this episode you'll learn:Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women yet the amount of disease someone has doesn't reliably predict how much pain they're inEndometriosis doesn't stop when your period does; many women lose that cyclical pattern over time, and being told “it can't be endo” for that reason is a mythThere's still no reliable blood test for endometriosis, which is a major reason average diagnosis takes yearsNew research is opening up the potential for faster diagnosis and more personalised treatmentTo find out more about Lucy's work, visit the EXPPECT website and read about the groundbreaking ENDO 1000 project.You can find support and information at Endometriosis UK, Wellbeing of Women, and NHS Inform.Hosted by Dr. Erin Williams @DrErinWillTheme Song: youth - ghostMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/youthghostWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/AT/youtube
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  PCOS Isn't What You Think It Is - Prof Colin Duncan & Prof Mick Rae 14.07.2026 36хв

  In this episode Prof Colin Duncan and Prof Mick Rae reveal why Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) was never really about ovarian cysts and why the condition has now been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS).The Profs explain what the name change means for people living with the condition, why PCOS/PMOS is much more than a reproductive disorder, and how changes in metabolism, hormones and even early fetal life may shape the development of the condition. From irregular periods and fertility challenges to weight gain, insulin resistance and new treatment approaches including GLP-1 medications, Colin and Mick explore the science behind one of the most common reproductive health conditions.They also take us behind the scenes of their pioneering research using sheep as a model to understand how PMOS develops and how discoveries in the lab could lead to better treatments and support for people affected by the condition.In this episode you’ll learn:Why PCOS was never actually caused by ovarian cysts and why the name is changing to PMOSHow early life and fetal development may influence the risk of developing PMOSWhat current and future treatments could mean for people living with PMOSWhy understanding PMOS as a whole-body condition could transform how it is diagnosed and treatedTo find out more about Colin and Mick's work, you can find them online:Duncan groupProf Mick RaeHosted by Dr. Erin Williams @DrErinWillTheme Song: youth - ghostMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/youthghostWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/AT/youtube
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  Future Fertility Starts in the Womb - Prof. Rod Mitchell 17.06.2026 40хв

  In this episode, Professor Rod Mitchell discusses the critical factors influencing fertility and reproductive health, emphasising that these factors begin much earlier than adulthood. He explores how early life experiences, environmental impacts, and medical treatments can affect future fertility.The conversation also delves into the importance of fertility preservation for children undergoing cancer treatment and the innovative techniques being developed in this field. Additionally, the episode addresses the ongoing decline in male fertility rates, and gives an insight into the future of reproductive health research.In this episode you’ll learn:Fertility is influenced by factors that begin before birth meaning fetal development and early life are crucial for future fertilityEnvironmental factors impact reproductive health and conflicting information can be overwhelming, especially for pregnant womenMale fertility is declining, but it might not be as bad as we thinkFertility preservation is vital for children with cancer and recent successes in fertility preservation provide hopeTo discover more about Rod’s work you can find him on LinkedIn or follow him on X @RodTMitchell.You should also run out immediately and buy tickets to his upcoming Edinburgh Festival show 'SPERMAGEDDON - 30 Minutes to Save Humankind' at the Stand Comedy Club!Hosted by Dr. Erin Williams @DrErinWillTheme Song: youth - ghostMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/youthghostWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/AT/youtube
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  Getting in the Mood at Fertility 2026 15.06.2026 26хв

  In this episode of The Didn't Teach Us This in Sex Ed podcast, we’re at the Fertility 2026 conference, where I managed to nab four experts for a quickie about their work, to give you a taste of what's to come.Professor Bola Grace tells us about the role of digital media in disseminating reproductive health information; Professor Paul Fowler explains the impact of environmental chemicals on fetal development; Dr Sugha Murugesu tells us about new advancements in miscarriage diagnosis; and Porsche racing driver Toby Trice shares his unique personal journey through male infertility and how he’s using his platform to raise awareness about male fertility issues.In this episode you’ll learn:How to navigate the wealth of reproductive health information online and how to find information you can trustWhich environmental chemicals pose a risk to fetal development, and what steps we can take to minimise those risksHow miscarriage diagnosis can be improved with more accurate thresholds, and what new clinical tools that are currently being developed to help women.How sharing personal experiences of infertility can help drive advocacy and awarenessPlus, for the petrol heads, there's some fun facts about Toby's Porsche Cayman at the end!Hosted by Dr. Erin Williams @DrErinWillTheme Song: youth - ghostMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/youthghostWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/AT/youtube
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  Introducing They Didn't Teach Us This in Sex Ed! 11.06.2026 1хв

  What if I told you that sex education only ever gave us part of the picture? That behind the awkward lessons and basic diagrams, there’s a much deeper picture about how our bodies work, and how our fertility is shaped, but that we were never taught?This is They Didn’t Teach Us This in Sex Ed. The official podcast from the Society for Reproduction and Fertility.In this series we get up close and personal with the world’s leading experts in reproductive health and fertility to bring you the latest science, insights, and practical takeaways we weren't taught, but probably should have been.Join us for fascinating conversations with the scientists and medics shaping this field. We’ll dive into breakthroughs in human fertility, uncover the weird and wonderful mating secrets of exotic species, tackle the controversies that spark debate, and deliver evidence-based answers without the jargon. (Well, maybe just a wee bit of jargon!)Please share and make sure you subscribe so you never miss a beat.... or a breakthrough!Hosted by Dr. Erin Williams @DrErinWillTheme Song: youth - ghostMusic provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/youthghostWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/AT/youtube