Webinar: Ruptured Cyst vs. Endometriosis Flare — When to Go to the ER & How to Advocate for Care
- Friday, May 23rd, 2025
- Virtual Event
- 2 PM - 3 PM EST
Understanding Pelvic Pain & Emergency Care
Severe pelvic pain can be sudden, confusing, and deeply distressing. But how can you tell if it’s a ruptured ovarian cyst, an endometriosis flare, or something more serious?
This special session of The Endo Exchange brings together top experts and a patient advocate to help you recognize the signs, decide when emergency care is truly needed, and speak up when you aren’t being heard. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and tools to take control of your care—even in urgent situations.
This Webinar Is Especially For:
People living with chronic pelvic pain or undiagnosed endometriosis
Anyone who’s gone to the ER and left without real answers
Those seeking to feel more confident and prepared during pain flares
Loved ones or partners supporting someone through these experiences
Register for Webinar
Details will be emailed to you after registering for webinar.
Register for Webinar
Details will be emailed to you after registering for webinar.
Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein
CEO & Founder of ESSE Care, Endometriosis Specialist & Surgeon
Dr. Emily Sbiroli
Emergency Medicine Physician
Learn About Dr. Sbiroli
Dr. Sbiroli is a board-certified emergency physician based in San Diego who specializes in caring for diverse and underserved populations. After years of unexplained infertility, she was diagnosed with “silent” endometriosis and underwent excision surgery in 2025. Her experience as both physician and patient fuels her mission to raise awareness within ER settings—where too many with endometriosis are misdiagnosed or dismissed.
Gina Carloto
Patient Advocate
Learn About Gina
Gina Carloto spent 16 years living with undiagnosed endometriosis before finding relief through expert excision surgery with Dr. Goldstein. Her journey from pain to empowerment inspired her to launch The Grace Collective, a women’s health and advocacy initiative rooted in education, access, and support. As Miss Connecticut, Gina used her platform to amplify voices in the endometriosis community and create meaningful spaces for healing and connection.
What You'll Gain From This Webinar
Recognize the Signs
Learn the difference between ruptured cysts, endometriosis flares, and true emergencies—so you can make informed decisions in the moment.
Know When to Go
Tools That Work
Get practical strategies for being taken seriously at the ER, asking the right questions, and pushing for better evaluations.
Why This Webinar Matters To You
Dismissed in ER
Many patients with endometriosis are told it’s “just a cyst” or sent home without answers. This webinar helps you understand what’s really happening in your body.
Know When to Go
Learn to spot the difference between flares, cysts, and true emergencies—so you can make informed decisions in real time.
Advocate With Confidence
Get expert-backed tips on what to say and ask in emergency settings when you're not being taken seriously.
Up to 70% of women experience pelvic pain at some point in their lives—yet many are misdiagnosed or dismissed when seeking emergency care. This webinar brings together experts in excision surgery, emergency medicine, and patient advocacy to share practical, evidence-based strategies for recognizing symptoms, knowing when to seek urgent care, and getting the support you deserve.
The Endo Exchange is a limited webinar series hosted by ESSE Care, dedicated to providing truthful, comprehensive information about endometriosis through meaningful conversations between patients and medical professionals.
