Dr. Soorena Fatehchehr, M.D., Endometriosis Specialist, UroGynecologist, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
City: Long Beach, CA, USA
Philosophy: Excision of endometriosis
Medication: Temporary ovarian suppression with birth control pills after excision of ovarian endometrioma
Approach to Persistent Pain After Surgery: It depends on the timeline of the persistent pain, location and severity: Usually 3 months post op: Pelvic floor physical therapy, Botox injection to the pelvic floor, pain psychologist, pain management, relaxing work out including yoga. If the pain persists for a year then imaging and possible second look.