Episode Details

00:00 Opening and Introductions

1:20 What does a "normal" menstrual cycle look like?

1:56 Red flags for bleeding that is too heavy

2:24 At what point should patients seek care for their periods?

2:42 Common causes of heavy periods

4:24 Is the cause of heavy or irregular bleeding always identifiable?

5:08 Evaluation for endometrial cancer

6:03 What are fibroids, and how common are they?

6:38 Treatment options for fibroids

9:03 Holistic approach to treatment options for heavy bleeding

11:44 Surgical treatment options for heavy bleeding

14:23 Pelvic pain

16:00 What are some conditions that may cause pelvic pain outside of a menstrual cycle?

17:40 What is endometriosis?

21:00 Evaluating endometriosis

22:28 Medical and surgical treatment options for endometriosis

26:05 Endometriosis and fertility

26:44 If no endometriosis is seen at the time of surgery, what are next steps?

27:43 Case studies/success stories

28:22 The future of diagnosis and treatment options for endometriosis and pelvic pain

30:11 What is minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS)?

31:07 What are some benefits of MIGS?

32:35 When should patients seek care from a MIGS specialist?

33:50 Closing Remarks

In this episode, we break down what’s normal—and not—when it comes to menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, and pelvic pain. We cover key warning signs, common causes like fibroids, and when it’s time to seek care.

Our experts also dive into endometriosis, including how it’s diagnosed, treated, and its impact on fertility.

https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/health-yeah-episode-32-heavy-bleeding-and-pelvic-pain/

Experts in the studio:

Xun (Julie) Lian, MD, FACOG

Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Gynecologic Surgery Division, Stony Brook Medicine

Sara Kim, MD, FACOG

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Gynecologic Surgery, Stony Brook Medicine

Caitlin Waters, MD, FACOG

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Gynecologic Surgery, Stony Brook Medicine

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