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November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

Assessment of Endometriosis-related Biomarkers Can Help in Diagnosis, Monitoring, Study Suggests

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Endometrial nerve fiber density and CA-125 and CD23 levels in the blood can help diagnose women thought to have endometriosis but lacking the most common symptoms, a pilot study suggests. ... Read more

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018

Progesterone Receptor Levels in Endometriosis Lesions Can Help Predict Response to Progestin-based Therapy, Study Suggests

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Levels of progesterone receptor in endometrial lesions can help predict which endometriosis patients are more likely to respond to progestin-based therapy, a study shows. The study, “Progesterone Receptor Status Predicts ... Read more

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Mirena May Be Effective to Prevent Endometriosis Symptoms After Surgery, Study Shows

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Bayer’s hormone-releasing intrauterine system Mirena can be an effective post-operative maintenance therapy to prevent endometriosis-related pain and and reduce disease recurrence, research suggests. The study with that finding, “Efficacy of ... Read more

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Endometrial Lesions That Touch Nerve Fibers Reason for Chronic Pain, Study Suggests

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Endometrial tissue that expands to invade the space surrounding nerve fibers may be an important contributing factor to the pain experienced by women with endometriosis, a study reports. The study, ... Read more

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018

Predictive Diagnostics Launches ARTguide, Risk Test for Endometriosis and Infertility

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Predictive Diagnostics recently launched ARTguide, a newly developed test that assesses a patient’s risk for endometriosis and infertility. Parent company Predictive Technology Group made the announcement ahead of the 74th American Society of Reproductive ... Read more

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

Genetic Markers of Endometriosis May Predict Response to Lupron Depot, Study Reports

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Researchers with Juneau Biosciences uncovered genetic markers associated with endometriosis that may help identify women who are more likely to respond to treatment with Lupron Depot. Endometriosis patients who feel a relief ... Read more

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

DotEndo Test for Endometriosis to be Accessible to More US Physicians, DotLab Announces

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DotLab is increasing its enrollment efforts for the early access program for DotEndo, a noninvasive test for endometriosis, to involve more physicians in the United States. The company made the ... Read more

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Laparoscopy Benefits in Women with Endometriosis Retained Even After 3 Years, Study Reports

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A minimally invasive surgical procedure called a laparoscopy was able to reduce pelvic and sexual pain in women with endometriosis, a benefit that was maintained three years after the surgery, a study ... Read more

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Health Canada Approves AbbVie’s Orilissa to Treat Moderate to Severe Endometriosis Pain

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AbbVie’s oral medication Orilissa (elagolix) has won approval from Health Canada to treat moderate to severe pain caused endometriosis. Orilissa is expected to reach Canadian retail pharmacies early next month. ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Endometriosis Raises Risk of Pregnancy, Neonatal Complications, Pooled Analysis Shows

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Women with endometriosis have a higher risk of serious pregnancy complications that can affect the mother, the fetus, or the newborn, a review study and pooled analysis shows. In particular, ... Read more