Endometriosis
Ovarian Cysts and Achieving Pregnancy with Endometriosis

Ovarian Cysts and Achieving Pregnancy with Endometriosis

While many women and their doctors fear that achieving pregnancy will be difficult for the woman with endometriosis, I am here to tell you that this is not necessarily the case. Let me follow that up with this statement: as with most things medical, each woman’s...

Diet, Inflammation, and the Prevention of Endometriosis

Inflammation is the source of almost every major disease we know. Under normal circumstances, inflammation is a part of your body’s immune response. When the body detects an invader, something that doesn't belong or could cause harm, inflammation is the result....

Diaphragm Endometriosis

Endometriosis is estimated to occur in 10-15 % of the female population. Endometriosis involves the diaphragm in 1-1.5% of patients with endometriosis. Diaphragm endometriosis is a rare occurrence. Diaphragm endometriosis can be Asymptomatic and an Incidental finding....

Lupron Isn’t An Effective Treatment for Endometriosis

Endometriosis is estimated to occur in 10-15 % of the female population. Endometriosis is endometrium (“metri” means uterus, “endo” refers to inside lining) in the wrong location. Endometrium is stimulated by and supported by the hormone estrogen. The rationale for...

Rationale for Choosing Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis

Whether you have a confirmed diagnosis of Endometriosis, or you are experiencing pain and there is a concern that you may have Endometriosis, you need Laparoscopy. Endometriosis is a surgical diagnosis. This means that Endometriosis cannot be diagnosed by talking with...

Considering Pregnancy with Endometriosis

Some women discover their condition of endometriosis when they have trouble becoming pregnant. If conception is your goal, making the choice among current fertility options- medications, IVF, or surgery is complex. Non-surgical treatments can be a lengthy process,...

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