By Clare Knight, B.Sc.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition defined by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in areas outside of the uterus, typically in the ovaries, peritoneum, and the rectovaginal septum. At the beginning of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, these cells react similarly to those within...
Endometriosis, a disease found in up to 10 per cent of women, has been enigmatic since it was first described. A new theory developed by researchers at Simon Fraser University suggests a previously overlooked hormone — testosterone — has a critical role in its development. The research could have direct impacts on diagnosis and treatment of the disease, signaling...
According to existing data, at least one in every 10 women live with endometriosis. Although this condition can have a serious impact on the quality of life, it often takes women years to have it diagnosed. Medical News Today speak to women living with this condition to find out more about their long journey to...
by University of Otago Credit: CC0 Public Domain Some women desperate for relief from the chronic pain of endometriosis have found using cannabis provides more effective relief from their symptoms than other over-the-counter or prescribed medication, a new study reveals. Of the 213 women surveyed who had ever used cannabis—either prescribed or illicit—for their endometriosis symptoms, 170...
by Geri Kelley, Kim Ward, Michigan State University Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential genetic target for treating an especially painful and invasive form of endometriosis. Their study published in Cell Reports, a scientific journal, could lead to better treatments for women suffering from severe forms of endometriosis, said Mike Wilson, a postdoctoral fellow in the MSU...
by Newcastle University A regular dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer lasts at least 10 years after stopping treatment, research has revealed. The international trial—known as CAPP2—involved patients with Lynch syndrome from around the world and revealed that two aspirins a day, for an average of two and a half...
The injectable drug leuprorelin (Lupron) may help temporarily ease endometriosis symptoms in people who find that other treatments are providing no relief. Lupron is a common brand name for leuprorelin. Other brand names include Eligard and Lucrin. The drug can cause intense side effects in some people. Because it also reduces estrogen levels, Lupron causes...
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH The painful symptoms of endometriosis – a chronic condition which affects millions of women – could potentially be reduced with a drug that had previously been investigated as a cancer treatment. Researchers found that using dichloroacetate to treat the cells of women with endometriosis lowered the production of lactate – a potentially...
Women face a multitude of barriers to receiving quality care for endometriosis, a chronic, often painful disease that affects approximately 10% of reproductive-age women, an estimated 200 million women and teens worldwide. Endometriosis is a systemic, inflammatory disease that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the body. With symptoms like infertility, chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, painful sex,...
Q: I just found out I have endometriosis, which my mother also has. She says endometriosis raises our risk of ovarian cancer, so I should have children early and then get a hysterectomy. What’s the real story? A: It sounds like your mother jumped to the wrong conclusion. Endometriosis and ovarian cancer are linked, but the relationship isn’t straight cause and effect. Although ovarian cancer occurs at higher rates in...
