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July 27, 2018July 27, 2018

Endometriosis Weighs on Patients’ Life Quality and Mental Health, Norwegian Study Says

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Women with moderate-to-severe endometriosis have a lower health-related quality of life compared with women from the general population, researchers in Norway report. And, compared to patients with rheumatoid arthritis — another ... Read more

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018

Dietary Factors May Aid in Endometriosis Prevention, Management, Review Study Suggests

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Eating foods with anti-inflammatory properties, such as certain dietary fats, phytoestrogens, resveratrol and vitamin D, can help fight endometriosis, according to a review study. The study, “Diet and endometriosis-revisiting the ... Read more

July 24, 2018

FDA Approves AbbVie’s Orilissa to Treat Moderate to Severe Endometriosis Pain

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Orilissa (elagolix) has won U.S. regulatory approval as the first oral therapy in a decade for moderate to severe pain linked to endometriosis — a disease that plagues 10 percent of ... Read more

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

Diagnosis, Treatment of Rare Surgical Scar Endometrioma Described in Case Report

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Scar endometrioma is rare but can occur in women who undergo gynecological or obstetrical surgery, characterized by the development of a painful mass that worsens with menstruation, according to a ... Read more

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Combo of Antioxidants Helps Ease Pain in Endometriosis Patients, Study Reports

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A six-month treatment with a daily combination of antioxidants was found to significantly reduce endometriosis-associated pelvic pain, according to researchers. Their study, “Effectiveness of an antioxidant preparation with N-acetyl cysteine, ... Read more

July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

Deep Painful Sex Linked to Worse Sexual Quality of Life in Endometriosis Patients, Study Confirms

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Women with endometriosis who suffer from severe deep dyspareunia — pain during sex — have a worse sexual quality of life, regardless of other conditions and types of pain. The ... Read more

July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

Negative Childhood Experiences May Contribute to Endometriosis Risk, Study Suggests

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Women who experience sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and inconsistency during childhood may be at a higher risk for developing endometriosis, a study suggests. The study, “Maltreatment during childhood: a ... Read more

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

Lumenis, Nezhat Family Foundation, Worldwide EndoMarch Join to Raise Awareness About Endometriosis

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Lumenis is sponsoring a series of educational events aimed at increasing awareness about endometriosis among undergraduate pre-medical and public health students. The first Endometriosis Fellowship & Course, held by the Nezhat Family ... Read more

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

Myovant Completes Screening of Patients for Phase 3 Trial Testing Relugolix for Treating Uterine Fibroids

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Myovant Sciences has finished screening patients for its Phase 3 clinical trial testing relugolix, its investigational candidate, in women with heavy menstrual bleeding linked to uterine fibroids. Relugolix was developed as a once-daily, ... Read more

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018

Immunitor Tests 2 New Oral Vaccines to Treat Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids

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The Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company Immunitor announced that it has developed five new orally delivered vaccines designed to target several gynecological conditions, including endometriosis and benign uterine fibroids, and breast cancer. “We are proud of ... Read more