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January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Women with Fibromyalgia and Endometriosis at Greater Risk of Autoimmune Disorders, Study Shows

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Women with both endometriosis and fibromyalgia have a higher risk of having autoimmune diseases, anxiety, or depression as well as more hospitalizations, a study reports. The study, “Evidence for an ... Read more

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Stress-activated Pathway May Play Role in Ovarian Cancer Risk in Endometriosis, Study Finds

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Changes in the unfolded protein response, a key pathway activated in response to a specific stress, may be behind the progression of endometriosis into ovarian cancer, a small study suggests. ... Read more

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Endometriosis May Increase Risk for Ovarian Cancer, But Not Endometrial and Cervical Cancers, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis are 1.9 times more likely to develop ovarian cancer, but are at no higher risk for endometrial and cervical cancers, a meta-analysis suggests. The study, “Impact of ... Read more

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Estrogen May Play Role in Endometriosis-associated Pain, Review Study Contends

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Estrogen could be responsible for endometriosis-associated chronic pain by activating macrophages — a type of immune cells — and nerve cells, which increases inflammation and sensitivity, a review study says. ... Read more

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Reduced Levels of HOXA10 Gene Linked to Infertility, Endometriosis Severity, Study Suggests

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Reduced HOXA10 gene expression (protein production) levels in the endometrial tissue may be linked to endometriosis severity and infertility, a study suggests. Researchers, supported by these findings, believe HOXA10 gene activity ... Read more

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Endometriosis Patients Unhappy with Conventional Treatments Find Effective Alternatives

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Persisting disease symptoms after conventional therapy and dissatisfaction with medical support were identified as the key reasons why women with endometriosis choose complementary health approaches and home remedies to relieve ... Read more

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Neurontin Improves Sexual Function in Women with Provoked Vulvodynia, Study Finds

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Neurontin (gabapentin), a medication used off-label to treat chronic pain, alleviates discomfort and improves sexual function in women with pain during intercourse and provoked vulvodynia, a study has found. The study, ... Read more

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Active GATA6 Gene May Be Biomarker for Endometriosis Lesions, Early Study Suggests

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Activation of a gene called GATA6 may be a useful biomarker to aid in the diagnosis of endometriosis lesions, an early research study reports. The study provides evidence that endometriotic cells ... Read more

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Specific Cells May Cause Lesions Outside Uterus in Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Epithelial cells that line the surface of the endometrium and carry specific protein markers could drive the formation of lesions outside the uterus in women with endometriosis, making them potential therapeutic ... Read more

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

Inhibition of Specific Cytokine May Reduce Endometrial Lesions, Mouse Study Suggests

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The transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) cytokine may enhance the stickiness, or adhesion, of endometrial cells and the formation of endometriotic lesions, a study reports. Published in Experimental & Molecular Medicine, ... Read more