Managing Symptomatic Endometriosis

Symposium held at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, on Monday, October 25, 2010. Supported by an independent educational grant from Abbott Laboratories.

Chronic, debilitating pelvic pain and infertility are the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Research on the disorder’s hormonal, inflammatory, and angiogenic mechanisms has provided greater understanding of its etiology, as well as more targeted treatment strategies. Linda C. Giudice, MD, PhD, MSc, details the pathophysiologic mechanisms of endometriosis and provides an overview of current treatment modalities. Eric Surrey, MD, discusses surgical treatment, medical therapy, and the combination of surgery and postoperative medical treatment for women with endometriosis. Marc R. Laufer, MD, examines the particular challenges of managing endometriosis in the adolescent patient. Following the presentations, Dr Giudice fields questions for the faculty from symposium attendees.

Faculty and Presentations

PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC BASES OF MEDICAL THERAPIES AND SIDE EFFECTS

Linda C. Giudice, MD, PhD, MSc (Chair) Professor and Chair Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, California  View Webcast| Read transcript

THE COURSE AND OUTCOME OF ENDOMETRIOSIS IN THE ADOLESCENT

Marc R. Laufer, MD Chief of Gynecology Children’s Hospital Boston Center for Reproductive Medicine Brigham and Women’s Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts  View Webcast| Read transcript

SURGICAL AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE SYMPTOMATIC ENDOMETRIOSIS
PATIENT: WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE SHOW?

Eric S. Surrey, MD Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine Lone Tree, Colorado  View Webcast| Read transcript

MANAGING SYMPTOMATIC ENDOMETRIOSIS: Q&A

Dr Giudice has disclosed that she serves as a consultant on the Data Monitoring Committee for Merck & Co Inc and an academic counselor for Quest Diagnostics.
Dr Laufer reported no conflict of interest relevant to this Webcast.
Dr Surrey has disclosed that he is on the Medical Advisory Board for Omnia Education and Abbott Laboratories and the Speakers’ Bureau for EMD Serono Inc.

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