Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo, reproductive medicine and advanced reproductive surgery. If you have been told you need a myomectomy — surgery to remove uterine fibroids while keeping your uterus — the words “robotic surgery” may sound like something from the future. It is not. Robotic myomectomy has been performed for […]
All information is based on current medical research (2018–2026). Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo. This article does not replace a consultation with your gynecologist or healthcare provider. The Hottest Question in My Office Right Now Almost every week now, a patient asks me some version of the same question: “Doctor, could […]
All information is based on current medical research (2018–2026). Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo. This article does not replace a consultation with your gynecologist or healthcare provider. The Decision That Changes Everything If you have endometriosis and you are considering surgery, one decision matters more than almost any other you will […]
All information is based on current medical research (2018–2026). Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo. This article does not replace a consultation with your gynecologist or healthcare provider. What Does “Autoimmune” Even Mean? Your immune system is your body’s security team. Its job is to recognize your own cells as “you,” and […]
All information is based on current medical research (2018–2026). Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo. This article does not replace a consultation with your gynecologist or healthcare provider. Why Everyone Suddenly Wants a Test for Endometriosis If you have endometriosis, or think you might, you already know the worst part of the […]
All information is based on current medical research (2018–2026). Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo. This article does not replace a consultation with your gynecologist or healthcare provider. What Is ENDO-205, and Why Is Everyone Talking About It? If you follow endometriosis news, you have probably seen the headlines: a brand-new drug […]
All information is based on current medical research (2016 – 2025). Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo, reproductive medicine and advanced gynecologic surgery. This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 covers symptoms, diagnosis, and the GI evaluation question. When Is Treatment Necessary? Not every patient with bowel endometriosis needs […]
All information is based on current medical research (2015 – 2025). Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo, reproductive medicine and advanced gynecologic surgery. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on bowel endometriosis. Part 2 covers treatment options, surgical techniques, fertility outcomes, and what to expect before and after surgery. What […]
Written specifically for patient education by Dr. Antonio Gargiulo, reproductive medicine and advanced reproductive surgery. What Is Lupron, and Why Do Doctors Use It Before Fibroid Surgery? Lupron is the brand name of a medicine called leuprolide acetate. It belongs to a group of drugs called GnRH agonists — medicines that temporarily lower the body’s […]
Prepared for patient education. Written specifically for patients in the care of Dr. Antonio Gargiulo, reproductive medicine and advanced reproductive surgery. Why Your Doctor Is Recommending Egg Retrieval First You have been told you have an endometrioma — a cyst on your ovary filled with old blood, caused by endometriosis — and that surgery to […]
