Endometriosis & Chronic Pelvic Pain
Compassionate, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for women who've been told their pain is “just normal.”
Overview
Your Pain Deserves Real Answers
Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, yet the average diagnosis takes 7–10 years. Chronic pelvic pain can be debilitating, affecting work, relationships, and quality of life. At Asbery & Associates, we specialize in getting to the root cause of your pain.
Our approach combines thorough diagnostic evaluation with advanced surgical treatment and ongoing medical management. Dr. Asbery's expertise in robotic excision surgery allows for precise removal of endometriosis lesions while preserving healthy tissue and fertility when desired.
Our Approach
Comprehensive Pain Care
We Believe Your Pain
Too many women are told their pain is "just normal." We take every symptom seriously and work to find answers, not dismiss concerns.
Accurate Diagnosis
Comprehensive evaluation including imaging, lab work, and when needed, diagnostic laparoscopy to confirm endometriosis and identify its extent.
Surgical Expertise
Minimally invasive robotic excision of endometriosis for thorough treatment with faster recovery and better long-term outcomes.
Multi-Modal Management
Combining surgical treatment with hormonal therapy, pain management, and lifestyle support for comprehensive, lasting relief.
Conditions Treated
Conditions We Specialize In
Tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, attaching to organs in the pelvis. It can cause severe pain, heavy periods, and fertility challenges. Excision surgery is the gold standard for treatment.
Persistent pain below the belly button lasting 6 months or more. It can have multiple overlapping causes. We conduct thorough evaluations to identify all contributing factors, not just the most obvious one.
Cramping and pain during menstruation that goes beyond typical discomfort. If your periods regularly keep you from work, school, or daily activities, that’s not normal. It’s a sign something treatable may be happening.
Deep or surface-level pain during or after sex (dyspareunia). This can be caused by endometriosis, pelvic floor tension, hormonal changes, or other conditions, and it’s something we can help with.
Bands of scar tissue that form between pelvic organs, often after surgery, infection, or endometriosis. They can pull organs out of position and cause chronic pain, bowel issues, or fertility problems.
Similar to endometriosis, but the tissue grows into the muscular wall of the uterus itself. It causes heavy, painful periods and a feeling of bloating or pressure. Often misdiagnosed as fibroids.
Chronic pain or discomfort around the opening of the vagina with no identifiable cause. It can make sitting, exercise, and intimacy difficult. Multidisciplinary treatment approaches can provide significant relief.
A chronic bladder condition causing pelvic pain, pressure, and frequent urination that’s often mistaken for UTIs. It frequently co-occurs with endometriosis and benefits from a coordinated treatment approach.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
While symptoms and imaging can suggest endometriosis, definitive diagnosis requires a laparoscopic procedure where tissue is visualized and biopsied. We use minimally invasive techniques to both diagnose and treat in the same procedure when possible.
While there is no definitive cure, endometriosis can be effectively managed. Excision surgery removes the disease tissue, and combined with hormonal management, many patients experience significant, long-lasting relief from symptoms.
The average diagnosis takes 7–10 years because symptoms are often dismissed as “normal” period pain. We take pelvic pain seriously from your first visit and work efficiently toward answers.
Endometriosis can impact fertility, but many women with endometriosis conceive successfully, especially with proper treatment. We’ll discuss your fertility goals as part of your treatment plan.
Most patients recover within 1–2 weeks from minimally invasive excision. Many experience significant pain reduction within the first month, with continued improvement over the following months.
Take the First Step
You Deserve to Be Heard
If you've been living with pelvic pain, schedule a consultation with a team that will listen.