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September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

Link Between Endometriosis and Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer Not Found in Study

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In a collaborative research effort in Europe, investigators looked at whether a cause-and-effect relationship existed between a rare cancer known as ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) and endometriosis. In the population evaluated, no ... Read more

September 14, 2016

Artificial Ovary May Help Boost Fertility in Endometriosis Patients

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The development of a synthetic ovary, an artificial organ that is capable of keeping human egg-producing follicles alive outside a woman’s body, could help support fertility in women with endometriosis and ... Read more

September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

Endometriosis May Put Women at Risk of Other Serious Diseases

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A study reviewed research into the risk of comorbidities — other diseases — in women with endometriosis. Previous studies have suggested an association between endometriosis and many functional and/or pathological diseases, but none have attempted ... Read more

September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

Surgery Best for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Study Says, But Method Up to Surgeon

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Researchers recently reviewed published reports on the use of different surgical methods for deep infiltrating endometriosis, attempting to tease out which methods are most useful under different circumstances. The study, “Full-Thickness Excision ... Read more

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

Endometriosis Can Cause Complications During Pregnancy, Study Finds

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Endometriosis, or a history of surgery for the condition, can cause rare but severe complications during pregnancy and delivery — a risk physicians need to be aware of. The study, ... Read more

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016

Hormone Treatment After Endometriosis Surgery May Not Be Necessary for All Women, Study Finds

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Risk factors associated with the recurrence of endometrioma and those associated with the recurrence of pain following endometriosis surgery are different, according to a study conducted by scientists in Japan. According ... Read more

August 30, 2016August 30, 2016

Endometriosis Increases Risk for Coronary Heart Disease, According to Study

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Women with endometriosis have a greater risk for angina, myocardial infarction, or the need for coronary artery bypass graft surgery, coronary angioplasty, or stents compared to women without endometriosis, according ... Read more

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

Endometriosis Therapy Candidate Elagolix Meeting Phase 3 Clinical Trial Primary Targets

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Due to unmet demand and little competition, AbbVie is expecting its drug candidate elagolix to be a success for the treatment of conditions like endometriosis and uterine fibroids. Together with Neurocrine Biosciences of San Diego, California, Abbvie ... Read more

August 23, 2016August 23, 2016

Nature’s Organic Skin Care Line Stops Using Plastics to Avoid Chemical Risk

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Herbal Choice Mari, a Nature’s Brands organic skin care line, is now only using dark violet glass jars and bottles to package their beauty products since most plastics contain chemical ... Read more

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016

Free iPhone App Provides Early Screening for Endometriosis, Other Reproductive Diseases

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Women’s healthcare startup Flutter Health has released a new free mobile app that provides early screening for endometriosis and other women’s reproductive disorders. “I want women to be empowered, proactive, ... Read more