Info evening: Endometriosis is treatable

03/03/2026

"Endometriose – nicht heilbar, aber behandelbar" is the title of an information evening to which the Würzburg University Women's Hospital invites affected women and all interested parties on Tuesday, 24 March.

As a certified endometriosis center, the Würzburg University Women's Hospital has extensive expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of this complex disease. (Image: Daniel Peter / UKW)

Endometriosis is a common and complex gynaecological disease. It affects around two million women in Germany. Reason enough for the Department of Gynaecology at the University Hospital of Würzburg (UKW) to dedicate a free information evening to this benign disease every year, with a different focus each time. The next event will take place on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The information evening will be held in German.

Professor Achim Wöckel, Director of the Women's Clinic, explains: "In endometriosis, cell clusters similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside the uterine cavity, for example in the vaginal area, in the peritoneum, in the ovaries or in the intestinal wall. Depending on the localisation and individual case, this can lead to very different symptoms."

Understanding endometriosis - taking pain seriously

These unspecific symptoms and often long diagnostic paths mean that sufferers live with pain for years without knowing a clear cause. Dr. Saskia-Laureen Herbert, deputy head of the UKW's certified endometriosis centre, explains the diagnostic options at the information evening - from structured anamnesis to ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). "We want to encourage women to have persistent pain consistently clarified," emphasises Herbert.

"As the title of our information evening describes, endometriosis is not yet curable, but the symptoms associated with the disease can certainly be treated well," says Dr. Anastasia Altides. In her lecture, the head of the Endometriosis Centre presents drug, hormonal and surgical treatment options. "If surgery promises the best results, it should always be minimally invasive. In addition to conventional laparoscopy, we can also offer robotically assisted systems at the University Women's Hospital Würzburg," explains Altides.

Opportunities for self-care

In addition to treatment at a specialist centre, patients can also do a lot of good for themselves. Professor Imad Maatouk, Head of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at the UKW's Medical Clinic II, describes the opportunities offered by self-management and self-care.

As a hospital that has been recognised for its self-help-friendly approach, Würzburg University Hospital is also pleased to announce at the information evening that a self-help group for endometriosis is currently being formed.

The event will be rounded off with an in-depth discussion with the audience.