According to the World Health Organization, endometriosis affects up to 10% of reproductive-aged women globally. The main symptom of the condition is chronic pelvic pain that worsens during menstruation. Unfortunately, there is no good test for endometriosis. It is usually suspected based on the symptoms above and confirmed with an exam and surgical evaluation.
If you’re suffering from extreme pelvic pain, it’s important to make an appointment with an endometriosis specialist. In Atlanta, the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia is a premier women’s health clinic that specializes in advanced gynecological care. Under the direction of Dr. Soyini Hawkins, our providers are equipped to offer the leading treatments for endometriosis.
Prescription medication can be used to help manage pain associated with endometriosis.
In many cases, endometriosis tissue can be removed via surgery.
Hormonal adjustments can help limit the growth of endometriosis and reduce pain.
Endometriosis is an overgrowth of the same tissue that lines the uterus. The condition is classified in stages from 1 to 4 based on how much tissue there is, how far it has spread, and where it’s located. Having a more advanced stage doesn’t necessarily mean symptoms will be more severe.
The only way to definitively diagnose endometriosis is through a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
Step 1
Endometriosis can be treated in different ways which we’ll discuss during your in-depth consultation.
The right treatment for you will depend on your symptoms and whether you want to be able to get pregnant in the future. Your physician will work with you to develop a treatment based on your unique needs and symptoms.
Step 2
If we suspect endometriosis is the cause of your pain, we’ll likely schedule surgery to investigate and confirm the diagnosis.
Our team specializes in using minimally invasive techniques for removing endometriosis tissue. With laparoscopic surgery, you’ll be able to return home on the same day as your procedure.
Step 3
Our techniques lead to a 70% greater reduction in endometriosis pain symptoms compared to other treatment options.
Your recovery time will depend on the extent of your surgery and how advanced your endometriosis is. Most patients can return to normal activities within 2 weeks.
Fibroid Pelvic Wellness Center is the best women’s health clinic I have EVER been to! Everyone there is so knowledgeable and supportive. They literally treat you like family.
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Not necessarily. It depends on the symptoms and stage of your endometriosis. For advanced stages, or for patients who are in severe pain, we may recommend surgery to remove and excise the overgrown tissue.
Endometriosis can only be diagnosed through surgical biopsy. As Atlanta’s foremost endometriosis specialists, our team are experts in minimally invasive procedures for diagnosing and treating endometriosis.
Unfortunately, the medical community is still not sure what exactly causes endometriosis.
Endometriosis can only be diagnosed through surgery. The main symptom is pelvic pain, but some people have a completely asymptomatic condition.
Drs. Soyini Hawkins, Ashley Davis and Nidhi De are our resident endometriosis specialists at our Atlanta practice.
Dr. Hawkins completed a 2-year fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and pelvic reconstruction. During that training, she was extensively trained in laparoscopic diagnosis and management of endometriosis under the direction of Dr. Fermin Barrueto, Sr. She utilizes the latest technology in visualizing and identifying endometriosis in the pelvis and upper abdomen.
Dr. Hawkins has trained Dr. Davis in the same expert surgical technique. Dr. Davis has a special interest in adolescent endometriosis and learning advanced excision techniques such as CO2 laser excision.
We focus on empowering our patients to live their healthiest lives through ongoing support and expert care.
As leaders in women’s health care, we stay at the forefront of the most advanced techniques and treatments for pelvic health in the region. Our practice often receives patients referred by their primary physicians due to our specialties in endometriosis, fibroids, and other pelvic health concerns.
