Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering Virtual “Ask the Expert” Lecture – Endometriosis: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Leesburg, VA – As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host “Endometriosis: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment” on Tuesday,September 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. using the Zoom video platform.

Join Dr. Nadim Hawa, board certified Obstetrics and Gynecology Surgeon and fellowship trained in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, for an informative virtual lecture and interactive Q&A session about endometriosis.  Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of the uterine lining outside of the uterus.  Depending on the location, symptoms can range from menstrual pain, painful intercourse, urinary urgency, painful bowel movements and infertility. Early consultation with an OB-GYN specialized in endometriosis is recommended.  Attendees will learn about symptoms, earlier diagnosis, more treatment options and improved disease management.

Participation is free.  Register at inova.org/AskTheExpert or call 1.855.MY.INOVA (855.694.6682). Zoom log in details will be emailed after participants register.

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About Inova Loudoun Hospital
Founded in 1912, Inova Loudoun Hospital is a 311-bed nationally recognized hospital committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for the entire family.  Inova Loudoun Hospital is ranked among the top hospitals in the country for nursing excellence, emergency care services, and patient safety. Inova Loudoun Hospital is also a Joint Commission Center of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacement, Spinal Surgery, and Stroke Care.

Inova Loudoun Hospital offers family-centered care with its children’s emergency room, children’s inpatient unit, NICU, and is home to Loudoun County’s only designated trauma center. Inova Loudoun Hospital’s two additional 24/7 free-standing emergency rooms (ERs), located in Ashburn and Leesburg, are Joint Commission Certified Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals (ASRH).

About Inova
Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, recognized in 2019 and 2020 by U.S. News & World Report, which named Inova Fairfax Hospital the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC region. All five Inova hospitals were awarded ‘A’ grades for the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, recognizing Inova’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. Each of Inova’s five hospitals holds a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), distinguishing Inova as the highest-rated large health system in the U.S., and the only system to have all hospitals receive five stars. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, ranking in the top 10 nationwide among Major Teaching Hospitals. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,800 licensed beds. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.