While one in every 10 women between the ages of 15 and 44 experience endometriosis, most don’t realize that severe pain during their periods isn’t normal. For many women, the path to finding effective relief is met with great challenges. "But, there is hope," notes Steven McCarus, MD, a nationally renowned gynecological surgeon at AdventHealth for Women. Endometriosis … [Read more...]
Treating Endometriosis: Surgical and Non-surgical Options
Endometriosis is a painful gynecological disorder that is common among women in their 30’s and 40’s. The pain is caused by the endometrium, which normally lines the inside of the uterus, when it grows outside of it instead. This can lead to serious health issues if not treated. Scarring in the pelvis, infertility, certain ovarian cysts (called endometriomas) and other … [Read more...]