Dr.Seckin's Endometriosis Blog

Women suffering in silence: The endometriosis crisis

by SEC, May 19, 2016

Dina Gusovsky | @DinaGusovsky There's a little-known but extremely common disease afflicting 1 in every 10 women in the United States and costing the nation an estimated $119 billion annually. Many women…

8th Annual Blossom Ball - Highlights

by SEC, May 10, 2016

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…

Highlights: 7th Annual Medical Conference

by SEC, May 09, 2016

Titled "Pursuing Precision with Passion," the EFA held its7th annual Medical Conference on April 18th and 19th at the Union Club in NYC. The event gathered health care professionals, including…

Lena Dunham Gives Health Update Amid Endometriosis Recovery: 'I've Been Treating Myself Like a Delicate Flower'

by SEC, Apr 20, 2016

BY JEFFREY SLONIM AND KAREN MIZOGUCHI 04/20/2016 AT 02:00 AM EDTLena Dunham is talking about herbattle with endometriosis and her recovery, which she first revealed via a Lenny Letter post in November…

Experts Gather To Highlight Endometriosis As A Public Health Priority!

by SEC, Apr 18, 2016

Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) examines impact of disease on a global scale NEW YORK, NY, April 18, 2016 -- The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) began its 7th Annual Medical…

The Harmful Period Myth We Need To Stop Believing

by SEC, Apr 08, 2016

Lena Dunham cancelled her press tour because of it. Padma Lakshmi wrote about it in her now best-selling autobiography. Halsey tweets prolifically about her struggles with it. Recently, women with endometriosis,…

New Study Links Endometriosis To Higher Risk Of Heart Disease

by SEC, Mar 30, 2016

New York, NY, March 29, 2016 – A new study out today is linking endometriosis to a higher risk of heart disease, particularly among women aged 40 years and under. The data shows that…

New Book Validates Endometriosis

by SEC, Mar 30, 2016

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and the author of a new book has a message for those who suffer from the disorder: you are not alone, your pain is real, and there is hope. The book, The…

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…

Tamer Seckin, MD<br />The black hole: what we don’t see in endometriosis

Tamer Seckin MD, The black hole: what we don’t see in endometriosis

by SEC, Apr 26, 2015

EFA’s Sixth Annual Medical Conference: Ending Endometriosis Starts at the Beginning EFA Medical Conference 2015 The Black Hole: What we don’t see in endometriosis Tamer Seckin, MD Rob…

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…

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