Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Center

CONGRATULATIONS! 👏 Dr. Barbara McGuirk, Program Director of RADfertility's Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Center, was named one of the Top Doctors in Delaware Today Magazine’s 2022 list! Each year, the magazine asks local physicians which medical specialists they would most often recommend to a loved one. Dr. McGuirk has helped countless women take control of their endometriosis while also helping so many families grow! This honor marks Dr. McGuirk’s 8️th year in a row recognized as a Top Doctor! 🎉

Women’s health took over the front page of a UK national newspaper 📰 this week! It’s a reminder about the global impact of endometriosis. Let’s keep the conversation going to raise awareness so others can get the support and treatment they need. 💛

Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of infertility and affects an estimated 1 in 8 individuals and couples. In 2010, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Dr. Robert Edwards for his assistance in developing in vitro fertilization, a medical marvel which allowed Lesley Brown to conceive, carry, and deliver her daughter Louise in 1978. Today, the Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Center celebrates IVF’s 44th birthday, and would like to thank the IVF medical team at RADfertility for bridging the gap to fertility!

Tara Hilton, from The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community, shares her perspective on how stigma and taboo get in the way of a timely diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis!

RADfertility Joins EMPOWER Study Evaluating Non-Invasive Blood Test to Diagnose Endometriosis - RADfertility

Continued hope as we close out Endometriosis Awareness Month!🎗️ Drs. Feinberg and McGuirk have performed thousands of surgeries together to help women relieve their endometriosis pain. They are spearheading our participation in the EMPOWER Study which focuses on evaluating DotEndo for diagnosing endometriosis. The non-invasive test is designed to evaluate the presence and number of specific tiny strands of genetic material using a micro-ribonucleic acid (microRNA) approach on blood and saliva samples provided by the patient. Learn more about this study at the link below.

RADfertility Joins EMPOWER Study Evaluating Non-Invasive Blood Test to Diagnose Endometriosis - RADfertility RADfertility is participating in the EMPOWER Study being pioneered by DotLab, a healthcare technology company on a mission to advance women’s health by developing breakthrough technology.

kNOw Endometriosis! 🎗️The team was so excited to wear our shirts and raise our voices so others truly kNOw endometriosis because bad periods are not normal! Tara Hilton, the founder of The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community, was inspired by this year’s shirt design because the rainbow 🌈 perfectly captures where we are after the past 2 years. Thank you to Tara and The Yellow Cape for working so hard to ensure that no one has to fight alone! 💛

Fighter🎗️ Hope 🎗️ Never Give Up 🎗️This special cookie delivery 🍪 shared the perfect message in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month! Tara Hilton and the team at The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community brought us these amazing treats from Cindy's Cookies & Cupcakes! The truth is that Tara has been one of the ultimate fighters to raise endometriosis awareness. Dr. McGuirk and our team are honored to support Tara’s efforts and echo her message that bad periods are not normal! All too often the condition is swept under the rug, ignored or misdiagnosed – let’s start the conversation and keep it going to create change! 💛

"Endometriosis hurts because there is so much ignorance, particularly amongst physicians and other health providers. When people with endometriosis are told ignorant things or have ignorant treatments that quickly leads to depression, questioning of self-worth, relationship breakups, loss of productivity, and feelings of isolation. Luckily, this ignorance can readily be overcome when someone with classic endometriosis symptoms turns to the Internet and social media, where it is easy to find that they are not alone. And through that information often comes empowerment and a plan of action.” – Dr. Ronald Feinberg 🎗️

Dr. Feinberg may have written this blog entry about endometriosis years ago, but the message is still just as true today. Read the full blog here: https://endopelvicpaincenter.com/dr-ronald-feinberg/why-endometriosis-hurts-everyone/ 💛

We are ready for you March! Today marks the first day of Endometriosis Awareness Month! 🎗️ Did you know that is one of the most common gynecological illnesses affecting 200 million people worldwide? Chronic pain should never be considered normal. This disease affects 1 in 10 reproductive-aged individuals - an estimated 200 million women worldwide - and many often experience a decade-long delay in diagnosis. This isn’t okay – and the only way we can change it is to educate and increase awareness! We are up for this challenge! 💛

Our team will be wearing special shirts 🌈 in the month of March to honor Endometriosis Awareness Month! 💛 The community often wants to join in the fun and inquires about purchasing a shirt & this is your opportunity to get one while supporting The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community! All shirts, both short 👚 and long sleeve length, cost $20. Visit The Yellow Cape on Facebook to learn more and send them a private message if you would like to purchase a shirt: https://www.facebook.com/theyellowcape/

Sharing their to create change! 💛 We were thrilled for Tara Hilton, Founder of The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community, for her participation last night in the relaunch of the Congressional Endometriosis Caucus! Tara joined this special conversation among members of Congress, advocates and physicians, but most importantly - women who have experienced the devastating impacts of endometriosis. They share their stories and endometriosis policy solutions that can make a difference. You can view last night’s virtual event here: https://youtu.be/Ep17CbcOux8

Your input is needed for this paid endometriosis research study! 💛 Dr. Heidi Fritz is a psychology professor at Salisbury University whose research addresses the experiences of women with endometriosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the reemergence of COVID infection rates and restrictions, the study has reopened and your input is so valuable! In addition, Dr. Fritz is a lifelong friend of our own Dr. Adrienne Neithardt. Dr. Neithardt has always been a strong mental health advocate and she knows this research not only impacts our patients but can also greatly benefit them. Learn more below and email Dr. Fritz at [email protected] to decide if you would like to participate.

On this special day 26 years ago, Dr. Barbara McGuirk officially opened her doors in the Christiana Medical Center near Christiana Mall in Newark! Dr. McGuirk recognized the need for ethical, sincere, and compassionate care and has made it her goal to surpass expectations by treating patients how she would want her loved ones to be treated. Today, we celebrate 26 amazing years fulfilling this mission and empowering women to take control of their endometriosis and live a pain-free life. 💛

She made the list 7️⃣ years in a row! This special letter 💌 arrived with the fabulous news that Dr. Barbara McGuirk was selected as one of Delaware Today magazine’s 2021 Top Doctors! 🥼 Each year, the editors of Delaware Today survey local doctors to determine who among their peers they think are the best in various areas of practice. We can’t wait until the issue hits newsstands 📰 in October to celebrate all of the contributions these physicians make to the health and wellbeing of people across The First State and beyond! ❤️

You Could Fly To The Moon 456 Times Before Getting An Endometriosis Diagnosis, Study Finds

This recent study outlined, “in the period that it takes many to be diagnosed with endometriosis you could fly to the moon 456 times 🌙. You could also run 14,231 marathons 🏃 or climb Mount Everest 45 times ⛰️.” We are thankful for our patients and community partners like The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community who are devoted to raise endometriosis awareness and reduce the time it takes for others to get a diagnosis. It’s time to end the silence because chronic pain is not normal. 💛

You Could Fly To The Moon 456 Times Before Getting An Endometriosis Diagnosis, Study Finds The research, conducted by personalized period care brand Yoppie, highlighted just how slow diagnosis times are and how detrimental this can be to your physical and mental wellbeing.

It's a with yellow uterus cookies and cake pops in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month! 🍭 🍪 Tara Hilton and the team at The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community brought us these delicious sweets from Cakerybake and (on Instagram). Tara is known for her signature yellow uterus and her mission to change the world one uterus at a time! We are honored to help raise endometriosis awareness this month and always! 💛

Challenge ACCEPTED! 😷 The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community launched The Yellow Mask Challenge in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month and we are all in! Swap your mask for a yellow one to spark a conversation about endometriosis and increase awareness. Endometriosis is often misunderstood and mistaken for other diseases. Together we can end the silence about this invisible illness and ensure that no one has to fight endometriosis alone! 💛

Your input is needed and valued! 💛 Dr. Heidi Fritz is a psychology professor at Salisbury University whose new research study addresses the experiences of women with endometriosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Dr. Fritz is a lifelong friend of our own Dr. Adrienne Neithardt. Dr. Neithardt has always been a strong mental health advocate and she knows this research not only impacts but can also greatly benefit our patients. Learn more below and email Dr. Fritz at [email protected] to decide if you would like to participate.

We couldn’t let this day end without wishing our friends at The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community a happy birthday! 🎂 On this day 4 years ago, Tara Hilton made her dream a reality when she founded this nonprofit organization. The Yellow Cape’s mission is to change the way endometriosis affects our communities by providing education, support and resources. Tara’s signature yellow uterus and determination to change the world one uterus at a time has impacted countless women while raising awareness in the Delaware community and beyond! 💛

Today we celebrate National Women Physicians Day in honor of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who was the first woman to receive her medical degree in the United States in 1849! 👩‍⚕️🥼 By shattering this glass ceiling, Dr. Blackwell ushered in generations of women who have devoted their lives to medicine and the betterment of society. We are so grateful for their work to advance healthcare and equality in the field of medicine. And we are especially appreciative of our very own Dr. Barbara McGuirk, whose dedication to her patients and her team is unmatched. 💓

The path to finding a cure for endometriosis feels a bit closer in 2021! Thanks to the hard work of patients, advocates, organizations and legislators, funding for endometriosis research from the National Institutes of Health doubled from that of 2019 with $26 million allocated to prioritize women’s health. In addition, endometriosis will continue be included in the Department of Defense Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program. Endometriosis affects 7 million women in the United States and 1 in 10 women worldwide – along with countless family and friends who love the women that battle this chronic condition! 💛

The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community's first Virtual Endometriosis Support Group Meeting of 2021 will be Wednesday, January 13th from 6 – 7:30 PM. They are starting the year off organized and with purpose by creating ! A vision board is a sacred place that displays what you want in life. When you hang it in a space where you see it daily, your vision board brings your goals and aspirations to life. Please send an email to [email protected] or a message to their Facebook/Instagram page for the Zoom link. No one should fight endometriosis alone! 💛

The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community's next Virtual Endometriosis Support Group Meeting will be held tomorrow, December 2nd from 6 PM - 7:30 PM via Zoom. Please send an email to [email protected] or a message to their Facebook/Instagram page for the Zoom link. No one should fight endometriosis alone!

The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community's next Virtual Endometriosis Support Group Meeting will feature former Miss New Castle County, Selena Cartolaro! Selena is a strong advocate dedicated to making a difference for those battling and impacted by endometriosis. The group will be held on Wednesday, November 4th from 6 PM - 7:30 PM via Zoom. Please send an email to [email protected] or a message to their Facebook/Instagram page for the Zoom link. No one should fight endometriosis alone!

The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community's next Virtual Endometriosis Support Group Meeting will feature Life & Mindset Coach for Women with Endometriosis, Chelsea Bri! Chelsea helps women with endo learn to love themselves, overcome mindset blocks, and create a life they love despite their pain. She'll share tips on staying motivated in your health journey, managing stress during covid, and making intimacy easier. The group will be held on Wednesday, October 14th from 6 PM - 7:30 PM via Zoom. Please send an email to [email protected] for the Zoom link. No one should fight endometriosis alone!

We are so proud to have such an amazing doctor leading our team! Delaware Today Magazine's Top Doctor 2020 issue is hot off the press and it’s official - Congratulations to Dr. Barbara McGuirk! The magazine collected top doctor nominations from physicians throughout the area and asked them this important question – Which medical specialists would you recommend to a loved one? Thank you to our peers in the medical community for choosing our very special doctor for the 6th straight year! 🏆

The Yellow Cape - Delaware's Endo Community's next Virtual Endometriosis Support Group Meeting will feature a very special guest! Sondra Wyckoff, Founder of the Fearless Femmes Facing Fertility is joining to share her personal journey and the Facebook community she launched in 2019. The group will be held on Wednesday, September 16th from 6 PM - 7:30 PM via Zoom. Please send an email to [email protected] for the Zoom link. No one should fight endometriosis alone! 💛

Mrs. America Contestant Fighting For Endo Patients Everywhere

We just love hearing stories like this to start our week - ! Thank you Stacey Bruss! 👑🎗️
“I just want to get the word out about endometriosis. I want it to be something that when people hear the word, they know what it is, and I want all women and young girls to feel supported. Nobody should have to suffer from this.”

Mrs. America Contestant Fighting For Endo Patients Everywhere Stacey Bruss has been competing in beauty pageants since she was eight years old. While she used to enter them purely for fun, she competes today with a mission: to bring awareness to and eventually f