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May 4, 2016May 4, 2016

3 Risk Factors for Endometriosis in Infertile Women Identified in Study

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A family history of endometriosis, and a history of pelvic surgery and galactorrhea (spontaneous milk flow from the breast) have all been identified as risk factors for endometriosis diagnosis in infertile ... Read more

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016

Endometriosis, with Adenomyosis, Often Undiagnosed in Older Women, Study Finds

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Six out of every 10 cases related to endometriosis and adenomyosis are undiagnosed, particularly in menopausal women over the age of 50, researchers at the Clinical Epidemiology and Public Health Research ... Read more

April 29, 2016April 29, 2016

Key Recommendations for Endometriosis Care Selected by Patients and Healthcare Experts

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An international expert panel including both patients and medical professionals has selected a set of key recommendations that should be taken into account to improve the quality of endometriosis care. ... Read more

April 27, 2016April 27, 2016

New Gene Delivery System Seen to Effectively Treat Endometriosis in an Animal Model

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Researchers at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, in China, synthesized a gene delivery system that effectively to treat endometriosis. Their work, detailed in the study “Hyaluronic acid reagent functional chitosan-PEI conjugate with ... Read more

April 22, 2016April 22, 2016

Endometriosis Foundation Honors Brooklyn Latin School with 2nd Annual ENPOWR Award

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The Brooklyn Latin School is the 2016 recipient of the Endometriosis Foundation of America’s (EFA) second annual ENPOWR Award for its commitment to prioritizing their student’s health through participation in ... Read more

April 20, 2016

Post-Surgery Hormonal Treatment in Endometriosis May Not Be Cost-Effective or Beneficial, Analysis Suggests

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A cost-benefit analysis of hormone treatments, used to prevent a recurrence of endometriosis after surgery, has found that no treatment at all is the best approach — both for its cost-effectiveness and ... Read more

April 18, 2016April 18, 2016

Endometriosis Research Investigates Acupuncture to Alleviate Pain

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A new report reviews the evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of endometriosis-related pain. The paper, “Is acupuncture effective in the treatment of pain in endometriosis?“ appeared in the Journal ... Read more

April 15, 2016April 15, 2016

Trauma and Endometriosis

A group of scientists from the world-renown CHU Estaing, in Clermont-Ferrand, France, propose a novel theory explaining the events associated with endometriosis. The paper entitled “Endometriosis may not be a chronic disease: ... Read more

April 15, 2016May 18, 2016

Experts to Discuss Endometriosis Surgery at Upcoming EFA Medical Conference

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Leading authorities in endometriosis care and research will get together to discuss every aspect of the disease, from basic research to cutting-edge techniques, at the Endometriosis Foundation of America’s (EFA) 7th Annual ... Read more

April 12, 2016April 13, 2016

Lesion Growth in Endometriosis Mouse Model Suppressed by Inhibiting Specific Enzyme, a Promising Therapeutic Target

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Inhibiting a certain enzyme improves endometriosis-associated symptoms and halts the growth of lesions in a mouse model of the disease, according to a study titled “Tranylcypromine, a lysine-specific demethylase 1 ... Read more