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January 30, 2017

Endometriosis and Complications in Pregnancy: the Risk Factor

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Pregnancy, either naturally conceived or as a result of assisted reproduction technology, has become more common in women diagnosed with endometriosis. Still, studies indicate that endometriosis is a risk factor ... Read more

January 27, 2017

Evestra Onkologia Awarded $4.6M Grant to Develop Endometriosis Therapy

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Evestra Onkologia Sp., a Polish subsidiary of San Antonio, Texas-based biopharma Evestra, has been awarded a $4.6 million research grant co-financed by the European Union Regional Development Fund to support ... Read more

January 25, 2017

High Estrogen Levels in Uterus May Lead to Endometriosis, Study Says

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Measuring the distance between a woman’s anus and genitalia may help doctors determine whether she risks developing a serious form of endometriosis, according to a Spanish study. Another finding was ... Read more

January 23, 2017

Psychological Stress May Impact Pain Perception in Endometriosis, Animal Study Suggests

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In an animal model of endometriosis, psychological stress seems to worsen some symptoms of the condition — while also having a beneficial effect on abdominal pain. The study, “Impact of ... Read more

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

How Endometriosis Shapes Daily Life for Teenagers Focus of UK Study

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A PhD researcher at Birmingham City University (BCU) plans to study teenage girls with endometriosis, looking at how the disease affects their daily lives. Amie Randhawa will explore the day-to-day social and psychological impact ... Read more

January 18, 2017

Synthetic Hormone Dienogest Reduces Ovarian-cyst Recurrence Size and Pain, Study Shows

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Long-term use of the synthetic hormone dienogest proved effective in treating endometriosis-related pain and reducing the size of the ovarian cysts known as endometrioma that recur, a Korean study shows. ... Read more

January 16, 2017

New Genetic Screening for Fertility Conditions Like Endometriosis Now Available Through Physicians

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Celmatix has just launched Fertilome, a new genetic screening test that can help women with endometriosis and other conditions discover how their DNA could be influencing their reproductive health. The genetic ... Read more

January 13, 2017

Women with Endometriosis Have Higher Risk of Complications in Pregnancy, Japanese Study Shows

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A study of pregnant Japanese women shows that those with endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of complications during pregnancy, even among women treated with assisted reproductive technology therapy. The study, “Obstetrical ... Read more

January 11, 2017

Levels of Specific Protein Important in Managing Advanced Endometriosis, Study Shows

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Measuring the levels of a biomarker protein called cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) is important for best management of endometriosis patients, especially in advanced disease stages. The study “Correlation of CA-125 ... Read more

January 9, 2017

Development of Endometriosis Accelerated by Chronic Stress in Mice, Study Reports

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A mouse study showed that chronic stress can promote the development of endometriosis and increase levels of stress-related biological markers in the endometrial tissues, brain, and bloodstream. Researchers suggest that stress ... Read more