Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)Professor Horace Ramon, a world-renowned endometriosis surgeon and researcher, reveals how excision surgery can significantly improve fertility outcomes for women with endometriosis. His groundbreaking studies show that nearly half of women with colorectal endometriosis can conceive naturally after surgery, while those with multiple failed IVF attempts saw remarkable improvement in pregnancy rates following proper excision.• Fertility rates after colorectal endometriosis surgery can reach 80%, with most pregnancies occurring naturally• For women with failed IVF attempts, excision surgery resulted in a 45% pregnancy rate compared to an expected 5% with additional IVF• Surgical expertise matters significantly – endometriosis surgery should be performed by specialists with high case volumes• When preserving fertility, sometimes draining endometriomas rather than excising them may better protect ovarian reserve• The prevalence of endometriosis is increasing partly because modern women have 450-500 menstrual cycles in a lifetime compared to less than 150 in the 19th century• Expert centers should offer long-term management strategies that consider a patient's fertility goals and extend to menopause• Multidisciplinary teams are essential for optimal endometriosis care, including fertility specialists, colorectal surgeons, pain specialists, and othersContinue advocating for yourself and seek care from true endometriosis specialists with proven surgical volume and experience, not just social media presence. A proper excision surgery can transform both your quality of life and fertility outcomes.Support the showWebsite endobattery.com

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