Endometriosis News

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Bacteria Composition Changes Along the Reproductive Tract of Women with Endometriosis, Study Finds

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Bacteria composition changes along the reproductive tract of women with endometriosis and may be used to estimate the risk a woman has of developing the disease, a study has found. ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Endometriosis Study Identifies Main Contributors to Sexual Dysfunction

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Anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality, pelvic pain, and pain during sex are all risk factors of sexual dysfunction in women with endometriosis, according to a new study. These findings highlight ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Endometriosis Common in Two-thirds of Women Affected by Infertility, Study Says

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Endometriosis is more common than previously thought among infertile women, affecting two-thirds of them seeking to get pregnant, a new study reports.  The study, “A two-third majority of infertile women ... Read more

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Interleukin-37 Seen to Block Lesion Growth in Endometriosis Mouse Model

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The anti-inflammatory immune signaling protein interleukin-37 (IL-37) blocked the growth of endometriosis-like lesions and the production of pro-inflammatory markers in mice, an early study reported.  These findings support further research ... Read more

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020

Life with Endometriosis and Dogs: Is It Worth It?

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This COVID-19 lockdown is redefining a lot of things for me — and my dogs. For instance, I don’t know what qualifies as “a tough day” anymore. It used to ... Read more

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

Relugolix Combo Safely Eases Pelvic Pain in Women With Endometriosis, Trial Shows

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Relugolix safely alleviates menstrual and non-menstrual pelvic pain in women with endometriosis when administered once-a-day in combination with estradiol and progestin, data from a Phase 3 trial show. “The clinically-meaningful results ... Read more

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

Painful Sex and Endometriosis: My Progress So Far

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It’s been a while since I’ve given you guys an update on my sex life, so I thought I’d give you a break from the COVID-19 coverage and fill you ... Read more

April 29, 2020June 1, 2020

Surge in Telemedicine One ‘Good’ Outcome from COVID-19 Crisis, Doctors Say

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While there are few silver linings to the cloud created by COVID-19, the pandemic that has killed tens of thousands, hobbled economies worldwide and drove millions to quarantine in their ... Read more

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020

Managing Scary Thoughts During Troubling Times

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I have been fighting off COVID-19 symptoms for a few days. I’m in lockdown in Madrid, so I followed the government’s advice to monitor my health and self-isolate. I’d been ... Read more

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Robotic Surgery to Treat Urinary Tract Endometriosis Is Safe, Effective, Study Suggests

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Robotic surgery to remove endometriosis involving the urinary tract is a safe and effective treatment option, a retrospective analysis of multiple cases suggests. Also, the rate of surgical complications was ... Read more

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Healthy Swaps for Your Favorite Comfort Food During COVID-19

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If Instagram is anything to go by, COVID-19 has caused a serious rise in baking. People are stuck at home and stressed — a recipe for baking if ever there ... Read more

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

I’m Giving a Voice to My Anger the Healthy Way

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It should come as no surprise that most of the time, I prefer my dogs to fellow humans. Yet, I do have a soft spot for my therapist — and ... Read more

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

How to Eat an Anti-Inflammatory Diet During COVID-19

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You may have noticed that people’s shopping habits have gotten a little …  intense recently. Maybe you’ve struggled to find toilet paper, hand sanitizer, or dried goods like beans and ... Read more

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Doctors and Endometriosis Patients Voice ‘Frustrations’ in Survey Study

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Doctors are often unfamiliar with endometriosis and challenged in diagnosing and treating women with this disease, while patients are frustrated by its physical and emotional toll and by limited treatment options, ... Read more

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

What to Do When Your Endometriosis Treatment Is Pushed Back

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The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every single one of us. We live in a global emergency with a trickle-down effect on everything. Our physical health and safety, our much-cherished freedom ... Read more