Dr.Seckin's Endometriosis Blog

"It is incredible to think that the part of my body that caused me so much pain and heartache most of my life and the part that caused the most fear of not being able to carry a child, ended up being…

Lisa A. Goldstein — February 7, 2017 When a condition like endometriosis affects 176 million women worldwide –or 1 in 10 girls and women in the U.S. — but takes 10 years on average to…

by Amy Marturana Abdominal pain, heavy periods, menstrual cramps, and painful sex just sound like some of the routine burdens of being a woman. Monthly pains and annoyances around menstruation are…

Inflammation is the body’s way of protecting itself from infection. In response to a virus or bacteria, the body makes white blood cells, which activate inflammatory cytokines that help protect…

Most patients who have endometriosis struggle with the breathtaking pain that characterizes the disease. While pain is often associated with endometriosis, the exact reason why endometriosis is painful…

Tune in today to Second Opinion (PBS) as Tamer Seckin, MD., founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) joins host Peter Salgo, MD. (nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding…

Thank you Lenox Hill Hospital OB/GYN Department for giving me the Teacher of the Year award. This award is not only reflective of my own work, but more importantly, the extremely hard work of all my residents.…

Many top doctors came and presented at last month's Endometriosis Foundation of America's annual Medical Conference titled, Pursuing Precision with Passion. The controversies and challenges of treating…

8th annual Blossom Ball Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 A Gala Evening Celebrating the work of the Endometriosis Foundation of America EFA Blossom Ball 2016 8th Annual Blossom Ball Padma Lakshmi It’s…

By Kathleen DohenyWebMD Health News After Lena Dunham, 29, star and producer of HBO’s “Girls,” told fans on Monday she is taking time off to rest due to her endometriosis, many wondered:…

Held at Lenox Hill Sat April 11-13th, 2015 Awareness Day The EndoFound’s 2015 Awareness Day gathered patients, loved-ones, educators, advocates and medical professionals to share experiences…

​Dr. Tamer Seckin is a New York–based gynecologist and laparoscopic surgeon who specializes in treating endometriosis. He co-founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America with Padma…

To help fulfill our mission of educating the medical community, the EndoFound offered scholarships for medical students to attend this year’s sixth annual Medical Conference. Hailing from five different…

In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Padma Lakshmi and Dr. Tamer Seckin, Co-Founders of the Endometriosis Foundation of America, spoke at a powerful public event, at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, to…

March 5, 2015, New York, NY – Join the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) as part of "Worldwide EndoMarch" on March 28th as they turn the TODAY Show Plaza yellow to spread the word about…

Dr. Seckin will be presenting a lecture titled, “Blue Contrast Techniques for Visualizing Subtle Endometriosis, Controversy or Fact?” during the endometriosis session of the The International…

By 2004, Dianna knew that something wasn’t right. She was in her 30’s and her period pain was getting worse and worse. Around the time of her period, she wouldn’t even be able to sit…

Endometriosis cannot be put on hold because the holidays are here. The daily struggles of pain, bloating, fatigue and gastrointestinal issues that some patients struggle with often exacerbate what can…

I recently went to Washington D.C. to work with RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, to participate in their annual Advocacy Day. I got to meet and speak with women from all over the country…

Dear Dr. Seckin, Words cannot explain the endearment that I have in my heart for you and your staff. The love, patience, and serenity that I experienced while under your care. I am a 35-year-old African…

Be sure to watch this exciting webcast featuring Dr. Tamer Seckin on SurgeryU HD on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 9am PT / 12noon ET.  The audience will have the opportunity to see removal…

My name is Maria and I live in NYC. I'm 37-years old, and a speech, language and hearing pathologist with a dream of one day becoming a physicians assistant. I got my first period at age 13. However,…

Candie’s period was miserable. From the moment it started, her severe pain got worse and worse with every passing year.  About 4 or 5 years after her first period, Candie noticed that her ovaries…

My name is Elisa and I am 32 years old.  I work as a nurse at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.  I was not diagnosed with Endometriosis until May of 2014 when I came to see Dr. Seckin.…