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September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

Several Endometriosis, Preeclampsia Biomarker Candidates Studied, But More Research Needed

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A new review study discussed the evidence supporting several potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of endometriosis and preeclampsia (a pregnancy complication). However, more studies are needed for their clinical validation, ... Read more

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

Fruit Intake Can Reduce the Risk of Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Fruit intake, in particular citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, may protect women from endometriosis, a study published at Human Reproduction suggests. Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent disorder characterized by ... Read more

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018

Accumulation of Fat Molecules Linked with Endometriosis-Associated Infertility, Study Suggests

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Higher levels of fat molecules called ceramides in the peritoneal fluid may be associated to endometriosis-associated infertility (EAI). The study, “Elevated peritoneal fluid ceramides in human endometriosis-associated infertility and their ... Read more

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Beliefs Toward Motherhood, Perfectionism Affect Quality of Life of Infertile Women, Study Suggests

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Beliefs about motherhood and personality traits related to perfectionism may negatively affect the quality of life of infertile women with and without endometriosis, a cross-sectional study suggests. The study, “Perfectionistic traits ... Read more

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

LPE a More Severe Manifestation of Endometriosis, Requiring Aggressive Tactics, Study Says

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Lateral parametrial endometriosis (LPE) is a more severe manifestation of endometriosis and requires more aggressive surgery, according to researchers in Italy. Their study, “Parametrial Endometriosis: the Occult Condition that Makes ... Read more

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018

Not for Women Only: 2 Rare Cases of Men Diagnosed With Endometriosis

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Two rare cases of endometriosis affecting male patients have been reported by researchers at Indiana University, who state that the disease should be considered when attempting to diagnosis men who ... Read more

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Women with Endometriosis Have High Levels of Commonly-used Plasticizer DEHP, Study Shows

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Women with endometriosis have high serum levels of the commonly-used plasticizer diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), suggesting a contributing role for DEHP in the mechanisms that lead to the development of endometriosis. ... Read more

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

Catheter-based Technique for Endometriomas Linked to Better Outcomes, Preserved Ovarian Function, Study Finds

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A new technique called catheter-based sclerotherapy, used for treating patients with endometriomas, was shown to be associated with better short-term clinical outcomes and well-preserved ovarian function in women, according to ... Read more

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018

Mutations in Cancer-Related Genes May Be Origin of Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Endometriosis development is linked to the occurrence of genetic mutations affecting cancer-related genes, a recent study suggests. The study, “Clonal Expansion and Diversification of Cancer-Associated Mutations in Endometriosis and Normal ... Read more

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

Phase 3 Study Finds Elagolix Plus Hormone Therapy Combats Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Uterine Fibroid Patients

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Results from the Phase 3 ELARIS UF-EXTEND trial show that treatment for a year with elagolix combined with low-dose hormone therapy led to a significant decrease in heavy menstrual bleeding in 87.9 ... Read more