Endometriosis - Ask the Doctor Series
Channel: NYU Winthrop Hospital
Date: 2020-03-06

Farr Nezhat, MD answers your questions about Endometriosis as part of the Ask the Doctor Series presented by NYU Winthrop Hospital. For more information about Endometriosis, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit https://nyuwinthrop.org/advanced-endometriosis-center

What is endometriosis and how common is it? 0:07

What causes endometriosis and how does it develop? 0:46

Are there different types of endometriosis? 1:58

What is the best way to diagnose endometriosis? 2:59

What are the symptoms of endometriosis? And do all women experience pain? 3:47

How do you treat endometriosis? 4:57

What is the role of medical therapy for endometriosis? And when should a woman have surgery? 5:44

What kind of surgery is done for endometriosis? Is a hysterectomy always necessary? 7:19

Who is at risk for developing endometriosis? And is it preventable? 8:57

Can endometriosis become cancerous? 10:19

Are all women who suffer from endometriosis at risk for infertility? 11:28

Is it true that endometriosis can affect parts of the body other than the reproductive system? 12:27