Dr.Seckin's Endometriosis Blog

Endometriosis Linked to Heart Disease in Study

by SEC, Mar 29, 2016

Gynecological condition may boost heart risk 60 percent; even more in young women, research suggests By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Women who have…

Lena Dunham and Endometriosis: Expert Q&A

by SEC, Feb 11, 2016

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:…

There are Different Treatments and Options for Endometriosis

by SEC, Feb 09, 2016

By Tamer Seckin, MD. My thoughts are with Lena Dunham, who recently expressed the pain she is suffering due to endometriosis. It is important that we speak honestly about the kind of pain…

EFA’s Sixth Annual Medical Conference: Ending Endometriosis Starts at the Beginning

by SEC, Jan 18, 2016

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

The Doctor Will See You Now: Recognizing and Treating Endometriosis

by SEC, Jan 10, 2016

The Doctor Will See You Now Author: Dr. Tamer Seckin CLICK BELOW TO PURCHASE Printed ebook Endometriosis materializes when the endometrium—the tissue…

An Interview with Dr. Tamer Seckin, Endo Expert

by SEC, Nov 18, 2015

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…

11 Things Only Someone With Endometriosis Understands

by SEC, Sep 23, 2015

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 | By SARAH KLEIN When Michelle Johnson was diagnosed with endometriosis, she thought she had the flu. "Winters here in Chicago are brutal," she says. "So when I…

The Personal, Painful Ordeal of Women with Endometriosis

by SEC, Jun 19, 2015

For Lindsay Murphy, a laundry list of symptoms she’d had for years turned out to have a one-word diagnosis. Endometriosis. Patients and a handful of doctors are demanding better education, diagnosis,…

Students Attend 6th Annual Medical Conference

by SEC, May 15, 2015

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

7th Annual Blossom Ball

by SEC, May 11, 2015

Held on a beautiful April evening at Cipriani 25 Broadway, the seventh annual 2015 Blossom Ball brought together friends, colleagues, and patients to raise funds to support the EFA’s mission. Together…

Theresa Davidson - ENPOWR Project update

by SEC, Apr 26, 2015

EFA’s Sixth Annual Medical Conference: Ending Endometriosis Starts at the Beginning ENPOWR Project Update Theresa Davidson Hi everyone, I will try to be brief. I know everyone is cold and…

New York State Senator Jeffrey Klein Awards $200,000 To Fund Endometriosis Education

by SEC, Apr 15, 2015

Grant Supports the Endometriosis Foundation of America’s ENPOWR Project APRIL 15, 2015, NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- New York State Senator Jeffrey Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), together with Padma Lakshmi…

Naming What Hurts You Most: The Importance of Endometriosis Diagnosis

by SEC, Mar 23, 2015

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…

#EFAonTODAY - ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS TURNING TODAY SHOW PLAZA YELLOW!

by SEC, Mar 06, 2015

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 is presenting his own method of diagnosing endometriosis in early stages in Melbourne Australia.

by SEC, Mar 05, 2015

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…

Dianna’s story: The Importance of Excision

by SEC, Mar 02, 2015

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 Love is...

by SEC, Feb 09, 2015

Love is staying in, instead of going out. Love is venturing into the night to replace a broken heating pad at a 24-hour drug store, 30 miles away. Love is take-out dining and canceling long awaited reservations…

Endometriosis Guide to Thanksgiving

by SEC, Nov 25, 2014

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…

5 Red Flags of Endometriosis that Every Doctor and Patient Should Know

by SEC, Nov 16, 2014

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…

Kyota's Story

by SEC, Aug 27, 2014

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…

Live Event: Surgical Management of Endometriosis Involving Urinary System with an Anterior Cul-de-sa

by SEC, Aug 25, 2014

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…

Maria's Story

by SEC, Aug 18, 2014

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 Testimonial

by SEC, Aug 11, 2014

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…

Elisa's Testimonial

by SEC, Aug 05, 2014

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.…

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