Dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain that can range from mild cramping to severe, debilitating discomfort. While many experience some level of pain during their periods, symptoms that interfere with daily...
Fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are benign tumors composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue. They vary in size and location—ranging from barely noticeable to large enough to distort...
Patients and doctors alike talk a lot about the different stages of endometriosis, but understanding what each stage means for you can be challenging. If you or your doctor thinks you have Stage 3 endometriosis,...
Endometriosis can implant in distant places like the upper abdomen, diaphragm or even lung cavity. We think that holes or pores are developed in the diaphragm which then allows passage of the cells into...
Finally getting a diagnosis can feel like a relief, but it also brings a whole new set of questions. What does Stage 2 actually mean? How serious is it? Will it affect your ability to get pregnant? And...
If you’ve been told you have Stage 1 endometriosis—or if you suspect you might—it's easy to feel dismissed. Maybe a doctor implied it's “just a little bit of endo” or said your symptoms couldn’t possibly...
At ESSE Care, we frequently treat complex conditions, and one of the rarer forms we encounter is vaginal endometriosis. This advanced stage of the disease can significantly impact not only the vagina but...
Did you know that endometriosis is one of the few disease precursors to ovarian cancer? Learn about the risks, new research, and strategies for risk-reduction surgery that could help protect your futu...
Endometriosis can cause frustrating bowel symptoms, often misdiagnosed as IBS. Learn how bowel endometriosis affects digestion, and what treatments, including excision surgery, can help alleviate your...
Dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain that can range from mild cramping to severe, debilitating discomfort. While many experience some level of pain during their periods, symptoms that interfere with daily...
Fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are benign tumors composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue. They vary in size and location—ranging from barely noticeable to large enough to distort...
Patients and doctors alike talk a lot about the different stages of endometriosis, but understanding what each stage means for you can be challenging. If you or your doctor thinks you have Stage 3 endometriosis,...
Endometriosis can implant in distant places like the upper abdomen, diaphragm or even lung cavity. We think that holes or pores are developed in the diaphragm which then allows passage of the cells into...
Finally getting a diagnosis can feel like a relief, but it also brings a whole new set of questions. What does Stage 2 actually mean? How serious is it? Will it affect your ability to get pregnant? And...
If you’ve been told you have Stage 1 endometriosis—or if you suspect you might—it's easy to feel dismissed. Maybe a doctor implied it's “just a little bit of endo” or said your symptoms couldn’t possibly...
At ESSE Care, we frequently treat complex conditions, and one of the rarer forms we encounter is vaginal endometriosis. This advanced stage of the disease can significantly impact not only the vagina but...
Did you know that endometriosis is one of the few disease precursors to ovarian cancer? Learn about the risks, new research, and strategies for risk-reduction surgery that could help protect your futu...
Endometriosis can cause frustrating bowel symptoms, often misdiagnosed as IBS. Learn how bowel endometriosis affects digestion, and what treatments, including excision surgery, can help alleviate your...
Even though this is devastating I like to encourage patients this is a sign your body knows what to do. Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein is passionate about talking you through the different options, carefully...
