OBGYN Articles

Endometriosis, a complex and multifaceted condition, presents challenges in its definition, diagnosis, and treatment, requiring a detailed understanding of its manifestations and patient-specific approaches. Learn more about the intricacies in diagnosing and defining endometriosis, the urgency for precise diagnostics, and the need for an individualized treatment approach.

Effective endometriosis treatment requires providers to navigate surgical decisions, personalized care, adjunctive therapies, and the impact of social determinants. Learn more about the intricacies of different surgical options, the role of adjunctive therapies in pain management, and the impact of social factors in diagnosis, progression, and individualized treatment of endometriosis.

OBGYN Dr. Ted Lee explains his approach to endometriosis workup for early and advanced disease, including endometriosis exam techniques for diaphragmatic endometriosis.

Identifying endometriosis requires a combination of patient history, signs, symptoms, and modern diagnostic tools. OBGYN Dr. Ted explains endometriosis signs and symptoms and how to identify endometriosis.

Dr. Ted Lee, an OBGYN specializing in MIGS, underscores the challenges and barriers within the process of diagnosing endometriosis, a condition often mired in years of misdiagnosis. Dr. Lee brings to light the complex interplay of patient perceptions, medical biases, and technological advancements in establishing an endometriosis diagnosis.

The microbiome comprises all organisms outside of human cells, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that can both sustain health and contribute to disease. Dr. Ian Fields, a urogynecologist, discusses the complexities of the human microbiome with a focus on clinical applications and the wide-ranging impact on human health.

Urogynecologist Dr. Ian Fields highlights the human microbiome and how it plays a dynamic and multifaceted role in gynecological disorders. A new perspective on the vaginal microbiome is presented, challenging the common misconception that all bacteria signify infection and emphasizing the delicacy of balance in this area.

Pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence can be managed with both conservative treatment and surgical procedures. Learn more about how to approach shared decision making with patients and how management can be tailored to the individual.