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

October 12, 2016October 12, 2016

Formation of New Blood Vessels Accompanies Progression of Ovarian Endometriosis

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Ovarian endometriosis is associated with increased levels of molecular factors that stimulate the pathological formation of new blood vessels that support the endometriomas, according to a new study. The study, ... Read more

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016

Evotec, Bayer Alliance for Endometriosis Therapy Development Reaches Another Milestone

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Evotec, a drug discovery alliance and development partnership company, recently announced that its multi-target endometriosis alliance with Bayer has reached another key pre-clinical milestone. The goal of the collaboration (established in ... Read more

October 7, 2016

AbbVie to Present New Data on Elagolix and Economic Burden of Endometriosis at Scientific Meeting

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AbbVie will present new detailed results of primary and secondary efficacy and safety data from two pivotal Phase 3 studies of elagolix in endometriosis-related pain, and on the economic burden of ... Read more

October 5, 2016October 5, 2016

Yale Sophomore Helps to Develop Smart Tampon, Potential Way to Detect Endometriosis

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After attending a summer internship at NextGen Jane, Omair Khan, a Yale sophomore, became interested in the potential of a new tampon that the company is developing, called the Smart ... Read more

October 3, 2016

Endometriosis, Pregnancy Complications Not Correlated with IVF Pregnancies

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Researchers report that women with endometriosis, as a group, are not at risk for developing IVF pregnancy-associated complications or premature birth. The study “Pregnancy outcome in women with endometriosis achieving pregnancy ... Read more

September 30, 2016September 30, 2016

Non-Invasive Technique Able to Distinguish Between Ovarian Endometriosis and Cancer

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Iron levels in cysts from patients with ovarian endometriosis are significantly higher than in patients with endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer, a distinction that can be used to differentiate between the two conditions. ... Read more

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

Women with Leiomyoma, or Abnormal Uterine Growths, May Have Endometriosis as Well

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Women who have symptomatic leiomyoma, or abnormal growths inside or on their uterus, may be at higher risk for endometriosis as well, according to a study published in the Journal ... Read more

September 26, 2016

Greater Awareness of Intestinal Endometriosis Needed Among Physicians, Study Advises

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In light of a case report series, researchers argue that physicians should consider the possibility that acute conditions of perforated or obstructed bowel could be caused by intestinal endometriosis. Intestinal ... Read more

September 23, 2016

Study of Mice Links Liver Genes to Low BMI in Endometriosis Patients

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A recent study of mice might explain why women with endometriosis may be underweight. The results indicate a low body mass index (BMI) could be induced by metabolic dysregulation in ... Read more

September 21, 2016

Database Collaboration Aims to Create Better Diagnostics and Understanding of Endometriosis

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In an effort to overcome the current holes in clinical data regarding cause, pathogenesis and progression of the endometriosis (EM), a group of European researchers have decided to use data-mining ... Read more

September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

Traditional Chinese Medicine Could Be Efficient in Endometriosis

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Kuntai Capsule, a mixture of six traditional Chinese herbs used in alternative medicine, could inhibit the growth of ectopic tissue in endometriosis. This is according to a study conducted in ... Read more

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