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April 11, 2018April 11, 2018

FDA Delays Decision on Approval of Elagolix for Endometriosis-Associated Pain

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pushed back a decision on a new drug application (NDA) for elagolix in the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain, AbbVie and Neurocrine Biosciences recently announced. The ... Read more

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018

Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Linked to High Sexual Dysfunction in Women, Study Finds

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Most patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis experience sexual dysfunction, with deep dyspareunia, or pain during intercourse, having the most significant impact, researchers found. The study, “Female Sexual Function in Women with Suspected ... Read more

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

EFI Scoring System Predicts Natural Pregnancy with Endometriosis-Associated Infertility Treated by Laparoscopy, Study Shows

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Researchers found that the Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) may be a valuable tool for predicting spontaneous pregnancy in women with endometriosis-associated infertility treated by laparoscopy. The study “Prediction of Endometriosis ... Read more

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

DotLab’s microRNA-based Test May Help Monitor Endometriosis, Study Shows

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The levels of nine small RNA molecules in blood circulation may help monitor endometriosis progression and response to treatment, according to researchers. This finding was reported in the study “Serum ... Read more

March 29, 2018March 29, 2018

ENDOCARE Questionnaire May Help Improve Endometriosis Quality of Care, Study Suggests

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The ENDOCARE questionnaire is a viable and reliable tool that evaluates patient-centered care in endometriosis, according to researchers. They said ENDOCARE could be an important resource to help achieve good-quality ... Read more

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

Treating Endo With CO2 Laser May Ease Endo Pain, Preserve Fertility, Study Shows

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Researchers have found that using CO2 laser to remove endometrial cells may help reduce pain and recurrence while preserving patients’ fertility. The study with that finding, “The impact on ovarian ... Read more

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018

Researchers Present New Data About Genetic Impact on Endometriosis at Conference

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New clinical data about the role of genetics in endometriosis was presented by Juneau Biosciences at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI). The conference, where leading ... Read more

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

Protein Interleukin-32 May Promote Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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The inflammation-generating protein interleukin 32 (IL-32) increased endometrial cells’ ability to multiply and invade other tissue, a study in mice showed. Researchers said the findings suggested that IL-32 may play ... Read more

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

5th Global EndoMarch to Spread Awareness on World Endometriosis Day

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March is Worldwide Endometriosis Month, and to help honor the occasion, the fifth worldwide EndoMarch will be held on March 24 to help raise awareness of the condition. The march will ... Read more

March 20, 2018

Menstrual Effluent Test Could Be Breakthrough in Faster Endometriosis Diagnosis

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Researchers have found that certain cellular numbers and characteristics found in menstrual blood may help develop a non-invasive test and faster diagnosis for endometriosis. The study that supports that finding, ... Read more