
What Are Uterine Fibroids?
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 the uterus.
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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 the uterus.

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, you’re probably wondering what it means to your life.

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 the thoracic cavity.

Infertility exploratory surgery is a minimally invasive, same-day procedure that goes beyond observation. It’s both diagnostic and therapeutic, designed to uncover hidden barriers to conception and improve your chances of getting pregnant, naturally or with assisted reproductive technology.

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 what are your options now?

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, known as “The Egg Whisperer,” joined our Endo Exchange webinar “Fertility & Endometriosis: When Egg Quality, DOR & IVF Collide”. Our community had a lot to ask, and Dr. Aimee delivered clarity, insight, and practical tips. Here are some of the most common questions, with her thoughtful responses.

If you’ve been through multiple IVF cycles without success or have been told your fertility struggles are simply due to age or “bad luck,” this summary is for you.

If you’ve had trouble getting or staying pregnant, there’s an important stat you should know: Up to 50% of unexplained infertility is caused by endometriosis. All of this raises an important question: Why is endometriosis so often overlooked as a cause of infertility?

Migraine is a neurologic disease. Endometriosis is an inflammatory, estrogen-responsive disease. And both can dramatically alter quality of life and function—especially when they’re dismissed, separated, or misunderstood.

What happens when we finally connect the brain and the body in reproductive care? Explore five takeaways from our Endo Exchange webinar on the neurologic side of reproductive care.
ESSE's excision specialists offer precise, compassionate care that targets the root cause of endometriosis.
We treat fibroids, uterine anomalies, polyps, and more with expertise and intention.
We address the conditions that may be interfering with your fertility while coordinating with fertility specialists.
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