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June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

Birth Control Pill as Therapy for Painful Periods Needs More Clinical Evidence, Reviewers Contend

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Clinical evidence is still insufficient to confirm the birth control pill is an effective strategy to improve painful menstruation in women with endometriosis, according to a recent review. The study ... Read more

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018

Social Context Has Effect on Teens’ Perception of Endometriosis, Study Reports

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Social environment, which includes factors surrounding peers, family, and school, significantly influences young people’s perception of endometriosis, as well as girls’ emotional health and ability to seek help, a study ... Read more

June 5, 2018June 5, 2018

Endometriosis and Oral Contraceptives Linked to Higher Risk of Asthma in Study

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Endometriosis and oral contraceptive use are associated with a higher risk of asthma in women of reproductive age, according to a new study. These results were presented at the recent 2018 ... Read more

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Pelvic Pain a Common Issue for Women Nearing Middle Age, Study Shows

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Pelvic pain is a very common issue for women approaching middle age, a study has found. And a diagnosis of endometriosis was found to be strongly associated with both menstrual ... Read more

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

#PeriodPowerful Campaign Combats Monthly Stigma Confronting Women, Diseases Like Endometriosis

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To help change the way people think and talk about menstruation, TOTM — a U.K. company that specialized in organic and biodegradable tampons, liners and pads — has teamed up with ... Read more

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Yale Researchers Evaluating DotLab’s New Tests to Monitor Endometriosis Progression, Therapy Response

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Yale School of Medicine is launching a new study to investigate DotLab’s new noninvasive tests for endometriosis, based on blood and saliva samples. The study will evaluate the test’s ability to monitor how ... Read more

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Robotic Surgery Model for Endometriosis, Other Diseases, Found to Be Safe, Study Reports

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Robot-assisted laparoscopy — and a strategy to introduce it in hospitals — were found to be a safe surgical technique for endometriosis and other gynecological complications, according to Brazilian researchers. ... Read more

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018

MRI and Transvaginal Ultrasound Have Similar Potential to Detect Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Review Finds

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An ultrasound-based imaging method that analyzes a woman’s pelvis from within is as effective as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect deep infiltrating endometriosis, a review study reveals. The study ... Read more

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Endometriosis Raises Risk of Ovarian Cancer but Not Other Gynecological Cancers, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, but not cervical cancer or other cancers affecting the female reproductive organs, a nationwide Finnish study suggests. The ... Read more

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Improving Imaging of Endometriosis Lesions with Contrast Agents Shows Promise, Review Finds

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Using contrast agents during surgery to improve imaging of endometriosis lesions is a promising approach, but requires additional research, a review study reports. The research, “Intraoperative enhanced imaging for detection of ... Read more