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February 16, 2018February 16, 2018

Changes in Brain May Explain Pain and Anxiety Felt by Endometriosis Patients, Mice Study Finds

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Endometriosis induces changes to the brain that may help to explain the sensitivity to pain and the anxiety and depression experienced by patients, researchers who studied the disease in mice report. Their study, “Endometriosis alters ... Read more

February 14, 2018

Bladder DIE, a Form of Endometriosis, Not Caused by Adenomyosis, Study Suggests

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Fewer than 50 percent of women with bladder deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) also carry a condition known as adenomyosis — the growth of endometrial cells into the muscle wall of the uterus. ... Read more

February 13, 2018

Endometriosis Foundation Seeks Applicants for 2018 Research Funding

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The Endometriosis Foundation of America is inviting all institutions and investigators conducting research in disease origin, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology and the economic impact of endometriosis, among other topics, to apply for its ... Read more

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

Uterine Immune Progenitor Cells May Help Predict Pregnancy Outcome in Endometriosis Patients

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Evaluation of immature immune cell populations in the endometrium may help predict pregnancy outcome in women with endometriosis, according to a study published in the American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. ... Read more

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018

Targeting Blood Vessel Formation Could Help Improve Endometriosis Diagnosis, Treatment, Study Suggests

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Researchers suggest that targeting molecules involved in the intricate process of blood vessel formation may help improve the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. The endometrium is known to experience highly ... Read more

January 29, 2018

Actress Julianne Hough to Discuss Her Endometriosis at New York Conference

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Actress and dancer Julianne Hough will share her endometriosis story at a conference for women professionals focused on health and fitness. It will be in New York City, Jan. 30 and 31. Her ... Read more

January 26, 2018

Chinese Study Discovers Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Endometriosis

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Researchers in China have identified molecular mechanisms that regulate gene expression involved in endometriosis. The findings may have implications for future targeted therapeutic strategies for the disease. The study, titled ... Read more

January 24, 2018

Number of Hysterectomies Declines in the U.S., Researchers Report

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Fewer women are undergoing hysterectomies in the U.S, due to the rise of simpler, less-invasive procedures. That finding and more are detailed in the study “Nationwide Trends in the Utilization ... Read more

January 22, 2018

Surgical Removal of Bowel Tissue Affected by Endometriosis Is Beneficial for Patients, Study Shows

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Danish researchers report that surgery can significantly reduce pain and improve the quality of life of patients with endometriosis affecting the bowels. This finding was reported in the study, “Pelvic ... Read more

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018

Traditional Chinese Medicine Bushen Huoxue Shows Potential for Treating Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Traditional Chinese medicine Bushen Huoxue, an herbal infusion, is safe and may be as effective as Western medicine in treating endometriosis, a recent review study in China found. However, more ... Read more