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March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

Resveratrol Helps Reduce 2 Enzymes Linked to Endometriosis, Trial Suggests

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Resveratrol, a natural substance present in many edible plants, is able to lower the levels of two enzymes, MMP-2 and MMP-9, which have been implicated in the development of endometriosis and ... Read more

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019

Endometriosis Patients Have Imbalance in Vaginal and Cervical Microbiota, Study Finds

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The population of microorganisms that reside in the vagina and cervix of patients with stage 3/4 endometriosis differs from that of healthy controls, suggesting a potential role of microorganism imbalance ... Read more

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

Multidisciplinary Approach, Awareness Will Most Benefit Endometriosis Patients, Experts Say

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Multidisciplinary approaches addressing all patient needs and greater disease awareness are needed to improve care, diagnosis and development of treatments for people with endometriosis, according to a review study. The ... Read more

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019

Endometriosis Summit Hosted by Lumenis to Cover Latest in Therapies

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Billed as the first Endometriosis Summit, a town hall-style meeting hosted by medical device company Lumenis is expected to gather patients and practitioners for a day that covers the latest in endometriosis ... Read more

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

PAX8 May Be Sensitive Marker for Extragenital Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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The molecule PAX8 could serve as a sensitive and specific biomarker of extragenital endometriosis in clinical practice, a study suggests. The study, “PAX8: A Highly Sensitive Marker for the Glands ... Read more

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

Study: Endometriosis Affects 3.4% Australian Women of Childbearing Age

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Self-reported cases of endometriosis affected 3.4 percent of reproductive-aged women — around 276,000 cases — in an Australian population-based study. The prevalence is lower than what previously had been described, ... Read more

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Patient-centered Approach May Help Overcome Historical Racial Bias in Endometriosis Care, Study Suggests

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Taking a patient-centered approach could help overcome a historical racial bias in the U.S. that endometriosis mostly affects white women and improve overall patient management, a study suggests. The study ... Read more

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

Endometriosis and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Are New Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism, Japanese Study Shows

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Endometriosis and recurrent pregnancy loss are two newly discovered risk factors for the development of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and post-partum, according to a Japanese study. The study, “Endometriosis and ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Implanon NXT, Mirena Curb Endometriosis-associated Pain, Study Says

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Contraceptive implants Implanon NXT by Merck and Mirena by Bayer significantly curb pelvic pain and menstrual cramping in women with endometriosis, improving their health-related quality of life, researchers from Spain report. The ... Read more

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Slow Fetal Growth, Low Birth Weight May Point to Endometriosis Later in Life, Study Suggests

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Slow fetal growth during pregnancy and low birth weight are linked to a higher risk of endometriosis later in life, a study suggests. The study, “Developmental origins of endometriosis: a ... Read more