08 May Indications for Surgery: Endometriosis
As a patient, it is very difficult to understand when surgery is needed – or not. Often patients go online to find out information about their condition, and all too...
Author: Paul J. Mackoul, MD
03 May What makes a specialist a “True Specialist” in GYN surgery?
When it comes to GYN surgery, OBGYN’s are not the best option for patients. Why? Because OBGYN’s are really specialists in Obstetrics, not surgery. The average OBGYN dedicates more than...
03 May Embolization Exposed
The quote “just because you can do something doesn’t’ mean you should” is the perfect way to describe embolization, a “non-invasive” procedure to treat uterine fibroids used by interventional radiologist...
03 May Endometriosis – Why is it so Difficult to Diagnose and Treat?
Endometriosis causes pelvic pain, and pelvic pain can be very difficult to diagnose and manage. There are many causes of pelvic pain such as fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis (endometriosis in the...
03 Mar Endometriosis Pain is Real
Endometriosis affects millions of women, and for many it takes years to get diagnosed. The primary symptom of endometriosis is intense pelvic pain with the menstrual cycle, which can be...
19 Feb The Watch and Wait Approach for Fibroids Can Damage Fertility
Women struggling with fibroids often face challenges when they try to become pregnant. Fibroids can make conception difficult, they can cause miscarriages and preterm labor. Many times they have waited...
08 Jan Facts About Endometriosis: Get Diagnosed & Treated Early
Endometriosis affects over 5 million women in the US alone, but it is still greatly misunderstood by patients and doctors. There is a need for better medical training in recognizing...
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