Endometriosis - The Enigmatic Disease

Fogsi Presidential Initiative - Sunita Tandulwadkar FOGSI | Solo Clinic IVF | Gyan Pravah Podcast Series

Key discussion points

1. FOGSI's 50th Gyan Pravaha Episode & Endometriosis Awareness Month

2. Rise in Endometriosis in Younger Women: Lifestyle & Menstrual Patterns

3. Understanding Endometriosis: A Full-Body, Hormone-Responsive Disease

4. Theories of Endometriosis Etiology: From Retrograde Menstruation to Epigenetics

5. Common Symptoms of Endometriosis: Pain, Dysmenorrhea, Dysuria, and Infertility

6. Importance of Clinical History and Examination in Diagnosis

7. Diagnostic Modalities: Ultrasound, MRI, and Biomarkers Over Laparoscopy

8. Delay in Diagnosis: Myths, Overlapping Symptoms, and Lack of Awareness

9. Salivary Diagnostic Test for Endometriosis: A Game-Changing Biomarker Tool

10. Personalized Treatment Approach for Ovarian Endometriomas

11. Ablation, Sclerotherapy, and Cystectomy: Choosing the Right Strategy

12. Who Should Treat DIE (Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis)?

13. Multidisciplinary Approach in DIE Management: Surgeons, Radiologists, Physiotherapists & More

14. Complications and Preparedness in Endometriosis Surgery

15. Role of Robotic Surgery in Complex Endometriosis Cases

16. Common Myths & Misconceptions Around Endometriosis

17. Empowering Patients: Listen, Believe, and Advocate for Early Diagnosis

18. Awareness for Schools, Workplaces, and Policymakers

19. Doctors’ Responsibility: Suspect Early, Don’t Normalize Symptoms

20. Final Message: “Do No Harm” and Prioritize Patient-Centric Care