Endometriosis & Complex Pelvic Pain Center Services
Endometriosis Treatment at BIDMC
The Center for Endometriosis and Complex Pelvic Pain has an outstanding team of specialists who will work collaboratively with you to diagnose your condition and provide patient-focused treatment. Diagnosis may include pelvic exam, ultrasound, MRI, and in some cases, laparoscopy – a procedure that allows the surgeon to view inside your abdomen to look for endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
Conditions we treat include:
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Fibroids
- Bladder and bowel issues
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Infertility
Treatment for endometriosis depends on the severity of your symptoms and your long-term goals, including whether you hope to become pregnant. Your team will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan, which may include:
- Hormone therapy
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery to diagnose and remove endometriosis tissue while preserving uterus and ovaries
- Coordinated care to address contributing factors with gastroenterology, urology and physical therapy, among other providers
- Integrative therapies such as acupuncture or mindfulness training
- Additional minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus (hysterectomy) and/or the ovaries (oophorectomy), if necessary