Florida Hospital Best in Care: Women and Children - Fall 2011 - (Page 7)

And Baby Treatment for endometriosis enabled Courtney and Jon Ruhﬀ to cherish time with their son, Donovan. Makes Three Seeing the Symptoms Courtney Ruhﬀ ﬁnds relief from endometriosis — and becomes a new mom — with the help of a minimally invasive procedure. Like many newlyweds, Courtney Ruh and her husband, Jon, were excited to start a family of their own. Early into their journey toward parenthood, Courtney began experiencing pelvic pain and sought help from her doctor, who assured her she would get pregnant in due Arnold Advincula, time. But almost two years later, she MD, Gynecology was still having problems conceiving and her pelvic pain had grown worse. After relocating to Central Florida for work, the Ruh s found a doctor who suspected endometriosis — an abnormal growth of endometrial cells outside the uterus — was causing Courtney’s pain and infertility issues. Exploratory surgery was performed, and Courtney’s adhesions were removed in May 2009. “By that point, I was so accustomed to the pain and aware of that area of my body that I thought it was normal,” says Courtney. “I was relieved to ﬁnd a doctor who listened.” Three months later, she and Jon were thrilled to ﬁnd out they were expecting their ﬁrst child, Donovan, who was born this past March. “My life has improved tremendously,” says Courtney. “Jon and I tried to stay positive that things would work out along our journey, and they did, thanks to Dr. Advincula and his wonderful sta .” The minimally invasive procedure left little scarring, and Courtney’s recovery time was just a few weeks. Best of all, Courtney is now pain-free. “Living pain-free is amazing,” says Courtney with a smile. “And being able to hold my son is indescribable. Dr. Advincula changed my life.” “We o er non-surgical and surgical treatment options,” says Dr. Advincula. “We want women who experience pain, discomfort or infertility to know they don’t have to live with it.” REMOVING BARRIERS TO CONCEPTION Still in pain and unable to get pregnant, Courtney and her husband visited an infertility doctor for answers. An ultrasound revealed more adhesions and an ovarian cyst, so Courtney was referred to Arnold Advincula, MD, founder and medical director of The Endometriosis Center at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. Dr. Advincula was instrumental in receiving approval from the Food and Drug Administration to use the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System for gynecological procedures. He performed Courtney’s minimally invasive surgery in April 2010 and successfully removed all of her adhesions. EVENT NOV TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENDOMETRIOSIS Endometriosis is estimated to aﬀect more than 1 million women in their reproductive years in the United States. Some women may have no symptoms, while others may experience progressively worsening menstrual pain that turns into pelvic pain, painful intercourse and infertility issues. If you’re diagnosed with endometriosis, you don’t have to suﬀer. e Endometriosis Center at Florida Hospital Celebration Health — the only fully dedicated center in Florida — oﬀers advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments, support groups, nutritional and educational programs, pelvic rehabilitation, symptom management, alternative therapy, and emotional support. To learn more or make an appointment with a physician like Dr. Advincula, call (407) 303-BEST (2378). Join Arnold Advincula, MD, at 5:30 pm, November 1, at Florida Hospital Celebration Health for a FREE seminar about the eﬀects of endometriosis on your health and fertility, and possible treatment options. Reserve your seat by calling (407) 303-BEST (2378). Florida Hospital’s gynecology program was recently rated No. 30 in the nation by U.S.News & World Report. HEALTHY 00tips Whatever day you call Sabbath, take that day for rest and enjoy all of the God-given beauty around you — including family and friends. ENJOY A DAY OF REST FloridaHospital.com 7 http://www.FloridaHospital.com

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Florida Hospital Best in Care: Women and Children - Fall 2011