February 26, 2021February 24, 2021
Lessons From a Wonderfully Rare Community, and a Farewell
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Almost four years ago, my life changed. After a decade of invasive tests, hospital visits, and limited answers, I was ... Read more
February 25, 2021February 23, 2021
Connecting the Dots Between Endo Symptoms and Related Conditions
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
A lot can change in a year. Even more can change in four, which is almost how long I’ve been ... Read more
February 19, 2021February 17, 2021
How to Live on a Tight Budget When Chronically Ill
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Endometriosis can turn a simple life into a slightly more complicated one. For some of us, wearing white is as ... Read more
February 18, 2021February 16, 2021
This Small but Mighty Ritual Can Help People With Endo Feel Better
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Sometimes, the smallest changes have the biggest impact. There’s a phenomenon within my coaching community. One small self-care act is ... Read more
February 12, 2021February 10, 2021
Intimacy Is Complicated When You Have Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
“Let’s talk about sex, ba-by!” … And my lifelong dream of starting a column with a Salt-N-Pepa lyric has just ... Read more
February 11, 2021February 11, 2021
What Is Prostaglandin E2 and How Does It Affect Endometriosis?
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Inflammation. If you have endometriosis, chances are you’ve heard a lot about it, and rightly so. Endometriosis is an inflammatory ... Read more
February 5, 2021February 3, 2021
3 Surprising Lessons I Learned While Eating for Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Many of us living with endometriosis will experience irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms, chronic bloating, and soaring pain levels after eating ... Read more
February 4, 2021February 2, 2021
Here’s What Has Helped Me Manage My Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
When I was 17, I broke several bones, including my pubic rami, spine, hip, and pelvis. I was hospitalized and ... Read more
January 29, 2021January 27, 2021
Mansplaining Happens to Endometriosis Patients, Too
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
As an endometriosis patient, I am quite versed in the art of explaining my symptoms to friends and strangers. Talking ... Read more
January 28, 2021January 26, 2021
4 Things That May Be Causing Your Endo Belly
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
There is so much more to endometriosis than one might think. You’ve heard me say this repeatedly, but I don’t ... Read more
January 22, 2021January 20, 2021
How Silence and Meditation Help Me Feel Better
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
My breathing accelerates, and I feel pressure on my chest. Reaching out is daunting. But I persist, sharing what’s bothering ... Read more
January 21, 2021January 19, 2021
How I Eat During My Period to Keep My Pain at Bay
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
“What do you eat in the middle of a pain flare on your period?” Last night, I hosted a workshop. ... Read more

April 24, 2017

Organ-like Endometrial Model Offers Researchers New Study Tools

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Researchers have managed to grow a tiny model of the endometrium in lab dishes, offering scientists a new tool for the study of endometriosis and other conditions of the endometrium, ... Read more

April 24, 2017

How Serious Is Endometriosis?

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017

Endometriosis Doubles Risk of Miscarriage in Women Undergoing IVF or ICSI, German Study Finds

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German researchers found that clinical diagnosis of endometriosis, testosterone levels and the age of the patient at the time of egg retrieval are important risk factors for miscarriage in women ... Read more

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

Repros Wins U.S. Patent Protection for Therapeutic Use of Proellex for Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids

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Texas-based Repros Therapeutics has announced the issuance of a new U.S. patent reinforcing its intellectual property rights for Proellex, a candidate drug designed specifically to treat symptoms linked to uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Current ... Read more

April 17, 2017April 17, 2017

AbbVie Trials for Endometriosis Therapy Show Elagolix Reduces Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women with Uterine Fibroids

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AbbVie’s investigational drug elagolix (ABT-620) decreased heavy menstrual bleeding and improved quality of life in women with uterine fibroids — a condition in which a part of the uterus muscle ... Read more

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

Specific Protein May Be Involved in Endometriosis Development and Progression

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Researchers showed for the first time that a protein called trefoil factor 3, or TFF3, can be found in higher concentrations in the peritoneal cavity of endometriosis patients. This suggested ... Read more

April 7, 2017April 7, 2017

Endometriosis of Abdominal Wall May Turn into Cancer After C-Section, Case Report Suggests

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Endometriosis often is a consequence of a cesarean section, but in rare cases it can transform into a cancer in the abdomen wall. Because of that possibility, and because C-section deliveries ... Read more

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

Enteris CEO to Discuss Overest Endometriosis Therapy at N.Y. Biotech Conference

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Enteris BioPharma will discuss the potential of its oral peptide drug Ovarest (leuprolide tablet) to treat endometriosis at the upcoming 24th Annual Future Leaders in the Biotech Industry Conference. At the ... Read more

April 3, 2017

Educational Programs on Menstrual Health in Schools Improves Awareness of Endometriosis, Study Shows

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Education programs about menstrual health in schools helps raise awareness of endometriosis among adolescent students and encourages young women to look for specialized health services at a younger age, according ... Read more

March 31, 2017

Lab Model of Entire Female Reproductive System Offers New Endometriosis Research Possibilities

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Researchers have created a lab model of an entire female reproductive system, a game-changing invention that opens up a world of possibilities for researchers studying endometriosis. Until now, scientists have had ... Read more

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017

Endometriosis Patients are at Increased Risk for Ovarian Cancer, Study Confirms

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A large study based on the Nurses’ Health Study II (NHSII) confirms that endometriosis is associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer. Moreover, it further clarifies that this condition is ... Read more