Posts by: Marta Ribeiro

Marta Ribeiro

Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.

March 22, 2016

Women to Get a Health Checkup for Endometriosis Awareness Month

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America is taking the opportunity to encourage women to put their health first and remember to go for regular checkups. “Endometriosis Awareness ... Read more

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016

Endometriosis: Killer Cramps are Not Normal

www.endofound.org shared this video where they explain more about endometriosis and how extremely painful cramps are, and how they are not normal or healthy. Learn more about endometriosis here: http://bit.ly/learnEndometriosis

March 21, 2016

What is Endometriosis?

City shares this video where Dr. Marjorie Dixon, a fertility specialist, explains what endometriosis is, how it affects women, its symptoms and signs, and how it can be diagnosed. Learn more ... Read more

March 17, 2016

Key Research into Endometriosis Could Help Discover New Treatments

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A study titled “Uterine Leukocyte Function and Dysfunction: A Hypothesis on the Impact of Endometriosis” explored the impact of leukocytes in the uterus and their role in endometriosis. The study, published ... Read more

March 17, 2016

Endometriosis: A Healthy and Nutritious Diet Might Be the Best Therapy

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The human body is metabolically programmed for life as an active hunter-gatherer, but contemporary dietary habits are notably low in nutrition and high on energy — further hampered by largely sedentary lifestyles and environmental toxins. This dietary imbalance ... Read more

March 17, 2016

Endometriosis Appears to be Harder on Younger Patients

Women with endometriosis have a significantly lower quality of life (QoL) than the general female population in Sweden, with younger patients reporting higher levels of pain and more diminished life quality, according to a ... Read more