Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017

NICE Issues Guidelines to Help Healthcare Professionals Better Diagnose Endometriosis

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It is well-known that delays in diagnosis are extremely long for women with endometriosis, averaging 7.5 years from the first doctor’s appointment, according to the U.K.’s National Institute for Health ... Read more

August 23, 2017

Endometriosis Linked to Higher Risk of Melanoma, but Not Other Skin Cancers, Study Suggests

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Women with a history of endometriosis may have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but no association was seen in other skin cancers, according to the results of a large ... Read more

August 21, 2017August 21, 2017

Waiting At Least 7 Months After Laparoscopy Boosts IVF Success Rates, Study Shows

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Endometriosis patients undergoing laparoscopy should wait seven to 25 months before in vitro fertilization (IVF), concludes a retrospective analysis by researchers at the University of Toronto. Their study, “In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Success ... Read more

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017

Pregnant Women with Endometriosis at Increased Risk for Gestational Hypertension-Preeclampsia, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis have higher risks of developing gestational hypertension-preeclampsia, according to the results of a nationwide study in Taiwan. The findings highlight the need for at risk-women to be more ... Read more

July 17, 2017

Lower-dose Lupron Decreases Risk of Bone Loss but Is Still Effective, Study Suggests

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Decreasing the dose of Lupron (leuprolide) to half shows good clinical effectiveness in women with endometriosis stage 3 and 4 while preventing significant bone loss, a small study suggests. Titled “Curative ... Read more

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017

Carbohydrate-limiting FODMAP Diet May Help Endometriosis Patients with Bowel Problems

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The same carbohydrate-limiting diet that helps people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may help improve bowel problems in women with endometriosis, according to a retrospective analysis. That diet is called ... Read more

January 23, 2017

Psychological Stress May Impact Pain Perception in Endometriosis, Animal Study Suggests

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In an animal model of endometriosis, psychological stress seems to worsen some symptoms of the condition — while also having a beneficial effect on abdominal pain. The study, “Impact of ... Read more

January 18, 2017

Synthetic Hormone Dienogest Reduces Ovarian-cyst Recurrence Size and Pain, Study Shows

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Long-term use of the synthetic hormone dienogest proved effective in treating endometriosis-related pain and reducing the size of the ovarian cysts known as endometrioma that recur, a Korean study shows. ... Read more

January 13, 2017

Women with Endometriosis Have Higher Risk of Complications in Pregnancy, Japanese Study Shows

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A study of pregnant Japanese women shows that those with endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of complications during pregnancy, even among women treated with assisted reproductive technology therapy. The study, “Obstetrical ... Read more

January 11, 2017

Levels of Specific Protein Important in Managing Advanced Endometriosis, Study Shows

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Measuring the levels of a biomarker protein called cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) is important for best management of endometriosis patients, especially in advanced disease stages. The study “Correlation of CA-125 ... Read more