When to think about seeking a specialist
How to find an Endometriosis specialist
Be your own advocate!
- Prepare a list of questions for your first consultation
Write them down! Ask all the questions you want to. - Did the physician listen to you and answer your questions?
- Did the physician present you with all the different treatment options?
Were potential benefits and risks/side effects associated with each options? Did you get enough information to make a decision on which treatment is best for you? - If surgery was presented as an option, did you ask about:
The surgeon’s experience in endometriosis surgery including severe disease/removal of cysts, recurrence rates, and complications? How s/he handles complications if they occur during and/or after surgery? - If surgery or medical treatments have not alleviated your symptoms in the past, is the physician prepared to refer you to a pain clinic and/or a pain psychologist?
Does the professional recommended have experience in dealing with women with endometriosis? - Is your physician willing to consider extending your therapeutic network?
Alternative ways to treat the Endometriosis. - Did you follow your gut feel?
Before starting treatment, make sure that the treatment choice feels right for you. Remember, it is your body. Only you will know whats right got you.
Finding an Endometriosis specialist
Canada
The Endometriosis Network
United States
Dr. Tamer Seckin
Dr. Andrew Cook
Dr. David Redwine
Europe
The European Endometriosis Alliance (EEA)
Other lists
Endo Resolved
Endometriosis Specialists Worldwide
The Endometriosis Network
United States
Dr. Tamer Seckin
Dr. Andrew Cook
Dr. David Redwine
Europe
The European Endometriosis Alliance (EEA)
Other lists
Endo Resolved
Endometriosis Specialists Worldwide
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