Misdiagnosis of Endometriosis
There is a multitude of misdiagnoses that doctors will assign to endometriosis. This is primarily because endometriosis is a complex disorder
Can Parasites Cause Endometriosis?
Parasitic diseases can mimic the symptoms of endometriosis but a direct link between parasites and endometriosis has not been established.
5 Major Misdiagnoses of Endometriosis
The symptoms of endometriosis may overlap with that of other diseases. Here are 5 major misdiagnoses of endometriosis.
5 Worst Pieces of Advice About Endometriosis
Women often receive all kinds of wrong and unscientific advice. Here are the 5 worst pieces of advice about endometriosis.
Do You Know Your Type of Endo Surgery?
Do you know about the different types of endo surgery? Laser ablation versus deep excision, which is best?
Endometriosis and Shame
Endometriosis is often associated with social stigma and downplaying of symptoms causing women with the disease to have feelings of shame.
March: Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness month when people dedicate their time to acknowledging the severity of the disease.
IBS and Endometriosis
The symptoms of IBS and endometriosis often overlap making the diagnosis of the latter difficult often leading to misdiagnosis.
Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Endometriosis
.Non-invasive methods for the diagnosis of endometriosis were discussed in a journal club by Dr. Susanne Johnson and Dr. Valerie Flores
Endometriosis Treatment
Laparoscopic deep excision surgery performed by a skilled surgeon is the gold standard for endometriosis treatment.
Historic Update to ICD-10 Endometriosis Diagnosis Codes
The inclusion of 100 new endometriosis codes into ICD-10-CM is a historical step giving validation and legitimacy to patients.
Virtual UpEndo Citizen Advocacy Coalition Briefing
The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) initiated the UpEndo Coalition to double federal funding for endometriosis.