A review by yikesbmg
The Doctor Will See You Now: Recognizing and Treating Endometriosis by Tamer Seckin

4.0

I was diagnosed with endometriosis last month, after 8 years of pain and multiple doctors and gynecologists. I found out about Seckin and this book through the Endometriosis Foundation of America. It explains a lot more than the doctor that did my surgery has yet to. The pictures and diagrams are helpful, and everything is explained in very digestible terms. I’d recommend to anyone who thinks or knows that they have endometriosis, and to friends, family, and caregivers of anyone with endo. Seckin explains the pathology, symptoms, impact it can have on ones life, surgery, alternative medical options, and support resources. He also names a lot of endo specialists which lends some authority to the text.

By the end it’s super clear that Seckin is very sure that deep excision surgery is the only way to address the disease, which is a little daunting to read 6-7 weeks after my first laparoscopy. I wish I had read this book before my surgery and when I was younger — maybe I could have felt better a lot faster. It’s a bit useless to think that way now though, so I’m just happy to have it now.