The “Stop C.O.V.I.D. Deaths” webinar series is back this Friday, January 20, at 12:00 noon to talk about endometriosis and its rising case in the country.

Read more here: https://up.edu.ph/masakit-ang-puson-o-mas-malalang-sakit-ups-stop-c-o-v-i-d-deaths-webinar-is-back-with-answers/

Register here: http://bit.ly/StopCOVIDDeathsWebinar130

Masakit ang puson o mas malalang sakit? UP’s “Stop C.O.V.I.D. Deaths” webinar is back with answers

The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) has recently observed an increase in women consulting for pelvic pain, later diagnosed as endometriosis. Unfortunately, limited awareness seems to lead to delayed treatment and undue suffering. Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, causing pain and even […]

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#StopCOVIDDeaths is back with a new episode, "Masakit ang Puson: Endometriosis kaya?"

Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSBdo-XIYWo or register at http://bit.ly/StopCOVIDDeathsWebinar130

You may also follow this thread for updates. See you in a bit!

Webinar #130 | “MASAKIT ANG PUSON: May Endometriosis kaya?”

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This episode will take a closer look at endometriosis, its signs and symptoms, and when consultation for pelvic pain is necessary.

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Happy new year! 🎊

Today's hosts are Dr. Raymond Francis Sarmiento, Director of UP Manila-National Telehealth Center (NTC), and Dr. Susan Pineda Mercado, Public Health Communications Expert and Adjunct Faculty at UP Manila-NTC.

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Mercado: We decided to start with this topic because PGH is reporting more cases of pelvic pain.

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To further set the tone for today's discussions, here is TVUP's person on the street video.

In this POTS, they ask, "Pwedeng normal lang ba ang mag-dysmenorrhea o masakit ang puson?"

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Zheg, a student, says that it's a case-to-case basis, but for her, she tries to familiarize herself with what goes on inside and outside of her body.

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Our fun, mini quizzes are also back! Head over to http://www.slido.com and enter the code #6510 096.

Answers will be discussed after the presentations.

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#SCDAsks: Namamana ba ang endmetriosis?

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The main presenter is an Ob-Gyn infertility specialist and past president of the Philippine Society for Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Angela Aguilar.

Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSBdo-XIYWo

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Webinar #130 | “MASAKIT ANG PUSON: May Endometriosis kaya?”

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Aguilar: There is a genetic predisposition to #endometriosis.

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Aguilar: For many women, it is very common to have the symptom of pain, however, pain [alone] is not conclusive.

There is a recommendation for the work-up of the cause of pain.

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Aguilar: We have very effective therapeutics for pelvic pain and medications are available locally.

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Aguilar: Only when the first-line medications don't work will you start to consider the second-line of therapy.

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Aguilar: For first-line therapy, there is a hierarchy of effectiveness.

You have to make sure that the patient understands that there are choices.

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The next speaker is Dr. Gladys Tanangonan from the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UP-PGH. She will also share her own insights about today's topic.

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Tanangonan: Endometriosis does not increase the susceptibility to COVID-19 infections, but alters the manifestation of the disease.

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Tanangonan: People with other conditions face barriers to accessing medical appointments and procedures [with the COVID-19 pandemic].

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Tanangonan: While it can be frustrating and concerning to face delays and cancellations, staying in touch with a doctor is very important. That's where telemedicine and teleconsult comes in.

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Tanangonan: What are the other things that can help a patient manage endometriosis during a pandemic?

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Tanangonan: We also advise patients to keep a diary of their symptoms.

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Tanangonan: Diet and lifestyle choice can have an effect on the magnitude of pain [of endometriosis].

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Foods that may help endometriosis:

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Feel free to ask questions to our panelists! Just type them in the respective chat boxes.

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