Who Removes Your Endometriosis Matters: Excision, Fertility, & Collaborative Care | Dr. Behbehani

Just because we’re smiling, showing up, and pushing through the day doesn't mean we're "fine." In today’s class, I’m joined by double fellowship-trained REI and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Dr. Sadikah Behbehani to tear down the pervasive myths surrounding endometriosis and demand the care women actually deserve.We’re diving deep into why endometriosis is a complex, systemic disease that reaches far beyond the reproductive organs, why the average 10-year diagnostic delay is completely unacceptable, and why expert surgical excision with a highly skilled specialist is critical for root-cause healing and fertility preservation.In This Episode, We Discuss:Endometriosis as a Systemic Disease: Why endo isn't just a pelvic disease and how it impacts the entire body, driving systemic inflammation, GI distress, fatigue, and brain fog.The Critical Need for Skilled Excision: Why surgical expertise matters, how high-level excision addresses the root cause of lesions, and the truth about hysterectomies.Validating Unseen Pain: Unpacking the invisible burden of living with chronic illness and why "looking fine" often leads to gaslighting in clinical settings.Advanced Diagnostics & Imaging: The evolving role of specialized ultrasound in identifying endometriosis before entering the operating room.The Multidisciplinary Model: Why true healing doesn't end in the OR—it requires a collaborative team of pelvic physical therapists, skilled surgeons, and pain specialists to solve the whole puzzle.Connect with Dr. Behbehani: Website: https://endometriosis-fertility.com/ Instagram: @dr.sadikahbehbehani