78: What Does Endometriosis Look Like And Why Does It Matter?

Updated 9/2023. Amy and Brittany talk about: —how the color of endometriosis is one of the most important factors to identify it but many doctors haven’t been trained to recognize all the visual appearances of endo —how an untrained gynecologist could miss endo during surgery, leading to misdiagnosis or leaving endo behind during surgery —the debate around microscopic endo CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com LIKE OUR SHOW? Please rate it or leave a review! SUPPORT US by buying us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears 🔗RESOURCES🔗 For clickable links to the resources below, go to www.insixteenyears.com/episode78 🔗(2000) Martin, Dan. Laparoscopic Appearance of Endometriosis, Second Edition, 1990-2020, Resurge Press, Richmond, https://www.danmartinmd.com/files/coloratlas1990.pdf, accessed 5/2021 🔗Albee Jr, R. B., Sinervo, K., & Fisher, D. T. (2008). Laparoscopic excision of lesions suggestive of endometriosis or otherwise atypical in appearance: relationship between visual findings and final histologic diagnosis. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 15(1), 32-37. 🔗Laparoscopic diagnosis of endometriosis – from Dr. Redwine’s research on endopaedia.info 🔗The visual appearance of endometriosis and its impact on our concepts of the disease – from Dr. Redwine’s research on endopaedia.info 🔗Age related evolution in color appearance of endometriosis – from Dr. Redwine’s research on endopaedia.info 🔗Invisible microscopic endometriosis – Is it invisible, or just not there? – from Dr. Redwine’s research on endopaedia.info 🔗Hopton, E N and David Byron Redwine. “Eyes wide shut: the illusory tale of ‘occult’ microscopic endometriosis.” Human reproduction 29 3 (2014): 384-7 🔗Is There Microscopic or Occult Endometriosis – from Nancy’s Nook ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review! Support me by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/