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March 24, 2017March 24, 2017

Choreographer Julianne Hough Joins Endometriosis Awareness Campaign

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Emmy Award-winning choreographer Julianne Hough has joined the “Get in the Know about ME in EndoMEtriosis” campaign to raise awareness about endometriosis, AbbVie announced. The campaign was created to encourage ... Read more

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017

Carbohydrate-limiting FODMAP Diet May Help Endometriosis Patients with Bowel Problems

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The same carbohydrate-limiting diet that helps people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may help improve bowel problems in women with endometriosis, according to a retrospective analysis. That diet is called ... Read more

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

Endometriosis Foundation of America Awards $200,000 to Research Projects

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The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) has awarded $200,000 in research funding for projects focusing on endometriosis at nine universities, in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month. “The EFA’s mission is to ... Read more

March 17, 2017March 17, 2017

National Survey Shows Most U.S. Women Don’t Recognize Symptoms of Endometriosis

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A nationwide survey led by HealthyWomen, an independent women’s health organization based in Red Bank, New Jersey, shows a big gap in how women and healthcare professionals understand endometriosis. Endometriosis causes ... Read more

March 15, 2017

Fourth Worldwide Endometriosis March Is Scheduled for March 25

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Thousands of people worldwide will gather March 25 for the fourth Worldwide Endometriosis March to raise awareness of the disease. More than 47 countries will take part in this year’s EndoMarch ... Read more

March 13, 2017March 22, 2017

Partially Suppressing Hormone Estradiol Could Be Way to Treat Endometriosis, Study Reports

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Partially suppressing levels of the female sex hormone estradiol could be a new way of managing endometriosis, according to a study. And a new class of therapy could make partial ... Read more

March 10, 2017March 13, 2017

Endometriosis Foundation of America, L.A. Trust Partner to Raise Awareness in Schools

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The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) and the L.A. Trust for Children’s Health are working together to raise awareness of endometriosis in schools and communities across Los Angeles. Endometriosis is estimated to ... Read more

March 8, 2017

Doctors Could Do Better with Psychological Side of Endometriosis, Study Concludes

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Doctors could do a better job of addressing the psychological and social concerns of women with endometriosis, a condition that can impact patients’ intimate relationships and self-perception, according to a ... Read more

March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

Variations in Gene May Be Connection Between Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer, Study Reports

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Variations in the HNF1B gene may be the link between endometriosis and the development of ovarian cancer, according to results of a new study. The study “Genetic Risk Factors For Ovarian ... Read more

March 3, 2017

Dinagest Reduces Pain of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Regardless of Effect on Lesions, Researchers Report

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Dinagest (dienogest) reduces pain intensity in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). This effect was observed even without the reduction of the endometriotic lesions (nodules). The study “Dienogest and deep infiltrating ... Read more