Dr. Roxanne Pero, MD, FACOG, DIPABLM discusses the complexities of endometriosis and uterine fibroids, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle and nutritional foundations in managing these conditions. She shares her personal journey and professional insights to address common myths, risk factors, and the significance of patient advocacy.
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Dr. Pero is a triple-board-certified OB/Gyn. She received her M.D. from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center of New Orleans, and subsequently completed her residency at the University of Texas at Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.
She completed 12 years of private practice in the field of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility, where she cared for thousands of amazing women and helped many resilient families through high-risk pregnancies.
For the last four years, she has stepped out of the hospital and into the holistic space. She is a Diplomate/Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions. She is board-certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine and currently has a thriving practice in Dallas, TX at Alive&Well Dallas.
Identify the key pathophysiological mechanisms underlying endometriosis and uterine fibroids that impact nutritional interventions
Develop comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle protocols for clients with endometriosis and uterine fibroids
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Snipe RMJ, Brelis B, Kappas C, Young H, Eisenblaetter M, O'Brien L, Pelly FE. Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids as a potential treatment for reducing dysmenorrhoea pain: systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2024;81(1):94–106. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12835. Epub 2023 Aug 6. PMID: 37545021.
Anastasi E, Scaramuzzino S, Viscardi MF, Viggiani V, Piccioni MG, Cacciamani L, Merlino L, Angeloni A, Muzii L, Porpora MG. Efficacy of N-acetylcysteine on endometriosis-related pain, size reduction of ovarian endometriomas, and fertility outcomes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023;20(6):4686. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20064686. Published 2023 Mar 7. PMID: 36981595; PMCID: PMC10048621.
