Endometriosis and pelvic pain affect as many as 1 in 10 women, and women are often misdiagnosed for years. This center approaches care as a unified team by providing Gynecology, Psychiatry, and Pelvic Floor care. The center seeks to improve early diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis and other pelvic pain disorders, and advance research progress through tissue sample collection and coordination of resources.

The Problem:

• Endometriosis causes inflammation, debilitating pain, and infertility
• Pain symptoms can lead to reduction in quality of life and narcotic dependence
• This condition affects as many as 1 in 10 women
• Women are often misdiagnosed for years
• Diagnosis currently relies on an invasive surgery
• Advances in detection, symptom care, or possible cures has been limited by a lack of available research funding

The Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Center will:

• Improve early diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis and other pelvic pain disorders
• Measure outcomes to develop best treatment practices
• Approach care as a unified team by providing Gynecology, Psychiatry, and Pelvic Floor care
• Physical therapy evaluations at one visit
• Coordinate care for patients throughout hospital departments
• Help address appropriate and effective pain control methods
• Advance research progress through tissue sample collection and coordination of resources

You can make a difference!

To make a donation or learn more about how you can support the launch of the new center, contact Molly Schneider at 412-641-6079 or scheiderm3@mwri.magee.edu.

To learn more about participating in research, contact the office of Dr. Nicole Donnellan at 412-641-8769.

To schedule an appointment in the Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Center, call 412-641-4900.