FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below you’ll find a collection of the most frequent questions and answers people send our way. We hope that you will find the answers you’ve been looking for. Still searching? Feel free to contact us and we’ll do our best to provide you with answers.
WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS?
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HOW IS ENDOMETRIOSIS DIAGNOSED?
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WHAT CAUSES ENDOMETRIOSIS?
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
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HOW DO I TREAT ENDOMETRIOSIS?
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WHAT IF I THINK I HAVE ENDOMETRIOSIS?
Get in touch with an endometriosis specialist. It is important to seek out an expert in endometriosis and not just any OBGYN or Primary Care doctor you might already be seeing as a patient. Very few OBGYN’s, even those stating they work with endometriosis, are true specialists who are equipped to treat this complex disease fully.
Endometriosis Specialists in Minnesota
Endometriosis specialists have the greatest knowledge about this chronic inflammatory disease. They understand the symptoms you are experiencing and discuss the diagnosis and treatment options. They have the highest level of communication and care about the complexity involved that could also involve perspectives and expertise of other specialists to form a care team that includes Gastroenterologists, Pelvic Floor Therapists, Fertility Specialists, Mental Health Counselors/Therapists, Pain Specialists, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, and Dietitians/Nutritionists along with your current primary care and OBGYN physicians.
Endometriosis specialists have the surgical expertise to perform laparoscopic surgery to diagnose and assess the stage of disease as well as excision surgery to remove endometrial implants, tissue, adhesions and endometriomas. They will be able to counsel and consult with you on the best options for your health and wellness goals that include monitoring and managing your symptoms and helping to prevent or slow disease progression.