Not long ago, I saw a patient who came in with severe pelvic pain after being evaluated in the emergency room. A CT scan had identified a right ovarian mass, but beyond that, there was no clear diagnosis. By the time she reached my office, she was still in …
Endometriosis is one of the most misunderstood conditions in women’s health. In my practice, I frequently meet patients who have lived with symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis. Many have been told their pain is “normal,” that heavy periods ….
Endometriosis is common; about one in ten women will develop it, yet staging still causes confusion. I regularly see patients who were told they have “minimal” disease and feel anything but minimal. I also operate on women with advanced scarring who were unaware of how extensive it had become. The stage reflects how much disease …
There isn’t one sole cause of endometriosis. Instead, research shows that several factors work together to create a perfect storm. Hormones, immune system function, genetics, and environmental influences can play a role in the development of this condition. When patients understand what may …
While some discomfort is normal, many women unknowingly have endometriosis. It can develop in women only a few years after the first menstrual period. The signs of endometriosis are easy to mistake for other conditions, and it’s common for women to mistake them for standard period pain ….
Endometriosis diet aims to minimize foods that boost estrogen levels or certain types of prostaglandins, which can contribute to endometriosis flare-ups, pain, and other complications from the disorder. Consuming the right foods can help to soothe symptoms and reduce inflammation ……..
Endometriosis is the implantation of the endometrial tissue in the pelvis or the abdomen. Endometrial tissue is what you see on your pad during menses. We think it finds its way to the inside of the abdomen through the fallopian tubes, tubes attaching the inside of the uterus to the inside of the abdomen. In most