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Certified Endometriosis Center at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg / Lecture for patients and interested parties on March 15 / Advanced training courses focusing on endometriosis

Endometriosis is the most common gynecological disease and affects around four to 30 percent of all women between puberty and menopause. Tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This can lead to pain and involuntary childlessness - and often remains undetected for a long time.

"On average, six years pass between the onset of the first symptoms and the diagnosis, as the pain that occurs is often mistaken for severe menstrual pain," says Prof. Dr. Ingolf Juhasz-Böss, Medical Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg. "It is important that we create more awareness and help those affected to alleviate their pain and improve their quality of life."

Comprehensive treatment and care

With the certified Endometriosis Center at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Medical Center - University of Freiburg is a competent point of contact for the treatment of endometriosis. "Although the disease is often very complex, there is now a wide range of treatment options that can help those affected. We develop individual treatment plans together with our patients and can thus guarantee comprehensive care," says Dr. Juliane Grimm, spokesperson for the Endometriosis Center at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg.

An interdisciplinary team of experts from the fields of gynecology, surgery, urology, pain therapy, radiology, pathology and psychology work closely together on diagnostics and treatment. In addition, the Endometriosis Center at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg cooperates with specialized rehabilitation clinics and self-help groups to provide the best possible support for those affected during and after treatment.

Events in the endometriosis month of March

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., those affected and interested will receive clear information on causes and treatment options in the online lecture "Painful menstruation and endometriosis". After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and talk to the experts. The event is part of the online seminar series "Knowledge helps" organized by the Women's Health Center of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg. Participation in the online lectures is free of charge. Registration is required.

In addition, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg is offering two specialist training courses for physicians on minimally invasive surgery with a focus on endometriosis in March.

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