By I Soussis MD Secondary analysis of results from a French trial investigating the effects of surgical management of colorectal endometriosis found that the intervention effectively improved postoperative fertility rates, including the ability to conceive naturally. The study is one of the first to evaluate the impact of first-line...
By I Soussis MD, Fertility Specialist Fruit intake, in particular citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, may protect women from endometriosis, a study published at Human Reproduction suggests. Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent disorder characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue in sites outside the uterus. Although the cause remains unclear,...
By I. Soussis MD Endometriosis development is linked to the occurrence of genetic mutations affecting cancer-related genes, a recent study suggests. The study, “Clonal Expansion and Diversification of Cancer-Associated Mutations in Endometriosis and Normal Endometrium,” was published at the journal Cell Reports. Endometriosis is considered a benign gynecologic disease...
By I.Soussis MD, Fertility Specialist Endometriosis, Pain Management Meta-analysis of 3 studies of acupuncture for relief of endometriosis-related pain found positive results for reduction in pain intensity, according to research published in the Journal of Pain Research. This alternative and complementary therapy has been proven to be safe, with...
By I. Soussis MD,MSc, FRCOG, Fertility Specialist The Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of the commercial version of the drug elagolix for the treatment of endometriosis pain. This is the first time in over a decade that an oral treatment specifically designed for endometriosis pain has been...
By I.Soussis MD,MSc,FRCOG, Fertility Specialist Women with endometriosis experience debilitating fatigue more than twice as often as those who don’t have the condition, yet fatigue isn’t discussed or researched widely enough in these patients, a recent study concluded. The international study found that high levels of fatigue experienced by women with...
By I.Soussis MD Obesity is linked to an increase in endometriosis severity and a reduced frequency of minimal stage disease, according to new research from Australia. The study was published in the Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders. Endometriosis is a painful gynecological disease that affects approximately 6-10% of reproductive-age women. Due...
It was an honor to participate in Endomarch Greece 2018 along thousands of others. My speech on "Assisted Reproduction and Endometriosis" was greatly received by the public. The good news is the excellent success rate of IVF in women with endometriosis. Timely diagnosis and personalised treatment...
By I.Soussis. MD,MSc, FRCOG A new study of 391 adolescent girls in the Boston area revealed that those with a surgically diagnosed endometriosis were more likely to suffer from migraines. The study was published in Fertility and Sterility. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which the endometrium grows outside...
By I. Soussis MD, MSc, FRCOG Consultant Obstetrician- Gynaecologist, Fertility Specialist An injection of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, helped relieve chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis for up to 11 months, according to researchers. The results of their study were presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in a...
