Understanding Endometriosis: Diagnosis, Ultrasound and Treatment.
Join Endo Warriors Aotearoa for a special live conversation with Dr Sam Holford (he/him), Gynaecologist and Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgeon.
A live, evidence-informed community conversation
Time: 7:30–8:30pm NZST · 5:30–6:30pm AEST
Location: Online via Google Meet
Cost: Free · registration required
Registration closes: Midday Wednesday 12 August, or earlier if capacity is reached
Hosted by: Endo Warriors Aotearoa
About the event
Dr Sam Holford is a fellowship-trained gynaecologist with more than a decade of medical experience. He works as a consultant gynaecologist at Auckland City and Middlemore hospitals and consults privately through Auckland Gynaecology Specialists.
His areas of expertise include endometriosis ultrasound, persistent pelvic pain and advanced laparoscopic and robotic gynaecological surgery.
Dr Sam offers personalised, evidence-based care and believes patients are experts in their own bodies. He focuses on listening carefully, explaining diagnoses and treatment choices in plain language, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care.
What we’ll discuss
The conversation will combine practical education with questions submitted by the EWA community.
Diagnosis and ultrasound
- How endometriosis is investigated and diagnosed
- What specialist endometriosis ultrasound involves
- How it differs from a standard pelvic ultrasound
- What an ultrasound can and cannot identify
- Whether a normal ultrasound rules out endometriosis
- How ultrasound can support treatment and surgical planning
Treatment and ongoing care
- Laparoscopic and robotic endometriosis surgery
- Persistent pelvic pain and multidisciplinary management
- Questions submitted by the EWA community
Submit a question
You can submit a general question for Dr Sam through the registration form. Questions must be submitted by 5:00pm Monday 10 August.
Questions may be submitted anonymously. Please don’t include names, medical records or other information that could identify you or another person.
Endo Warriors Aotearoa
Endo Warriors Aotearoa is a registered New Zealand charity led by lived experience. We provide inclusive endometriosis and menstrual-health education, practical resources, advocacy and community support across Aotearoa.
Our work challenges the misconception that endometriosis is simply a period condition and highlights its wider effects on health, relationships, education, employment and everyday life.
We also support open, informed conversations about periods while recognising that period health and endometriosis are distinct subjects. Through education, resources and advocacy, EWA helps people better understand their health, prepare for healthcare appointments and feel more confident seeking support.
