Endometriosis is when the lining of your uterus (or endometrium) starts to grow on the outside of the uterus. It can occur on ovaries, uterus, intestine and even on or inside other organs. This can cause severe pain and scaring in females, particularly of reproductive...
Uterine Disorders & Treatments
Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is a type of cancer that initiates in or on the uterus. Uterine cancer can result in quite a few symptoms, including irregular bleeding and pelvic pain. There is no known cause of this type of cancer, however, changes...
Endometriosis is a fairly common disease among women, but there is still a lot of research going into learning how to diagnose, treat, and cure it. NCCRM is a fertility and gynecology clinic in Durham NC. We can help with a wide variety of treatment options for...
Uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, is cancer that begins in the uterus. It can grow between the layers of the endometrium and can usually be caught in the early stages. The spread of this cancer can only usually be stopped if the uterus itself is...
What Are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids might sound dangerous, but they rarely develop cancerous cells and do not increase the risk of cancer in the uterus. In fact, there are notably few risk factors of uterine fibroids in most women. These growths become...
Hysterectomy, a common procedure, involves removal of the uterus through a surgery. Specialists at the best infertility center Raleigh, NCCRM, may also get rid of surrounding organs, like the fallopian tubes and cervix. Many women suffer from heavy bleeding and/or...
When a woman is diagnosed with cervical stenosis, it means that her cervical opening is narrower than it should be, or in severe cases, it is completely closed. Cervical stenosis is an uncommon but potential cause of female infertility, since it interferes with sperm...
Pelvic Adhesions, also known as scar tissue, can distort or even block the fallopian tubes. Adhesions can be formed by anything that leads to an inflammatory response, such as surgery, endometriosis, or infection. Can Pelvic Adhesions Be Removed? Adhesions can be...
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Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is the Medical Director at the North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM), bringing over 30 years of specialized experience in reproductive medicine to patients in the Raleigh area. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, he completed his medical degree and residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.