The All-Party Political Group (APPG) published the findings of its inquiry into endometriosis. The inquiry surveyed over 10,000 women with endometriosis in the UK and interviewed healthcare practitioners about their experiences. The APPG is calling on all Governments in the UK to commit to a series of support...
Researchers sought to investigate the effects of endometrioma and the impact of bilaterality on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcomes. A Turkish study has found that that presence of endometrioma in patients with endometriosis negatively impacts fertility parameters, but has no effect...
The Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) is a good indicator for predicting pregnancy achieved without use of assisted reproductive technology (ART), according to a meta-analysis of 17 studies involving 4,598 women. Patients with low Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) scores may not have a strong chance of a...
Donor eggs provide the best chance of success for many women undergoing IVF. But it wasn't clear whether using fresh or frozen donor eggs in IVF improves the chances of success, so a team from the University of Colorado and Duke University analyzed nearly 37,000...
Endometriotic patients who were underweight before conception had a significantly higher rate of preterm birth (PTB) than underweight women without endometriosis, according to the findings of a new study publised in Reproductive BioMedicine Online. Researchers examined the impact of preconception maternal body mass index (BMI) on...
There is a significant association between migraine and endometriosis, according to a French case-control study. They suggest that in clinical practice, women of reproductive age who suffer from migraine should be screened for endometriosis criteria in order to optimise the medical and therapeutic care of...
Women with endometriosis may be more likely to have a close relative with the disease. However, research into the potential link is still developing. Endometriosis is a complex condition. Many factors beyond heredity may increase a person’s risk of developing it. Is endometriosis hereditary? More research is...
The cramps you get during your period can be tough. If you suffer from endometriosis though, the pain could be so strong that it could affect your daily routine. Severe pain during intercourse could also be a sign of endometriosis. In both cases, you should...
Diet can influence sperm quality after just a few weeks. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at Linköping University, in which healthy young men were fed a diet rich in sugar. The study reinforces the link between nutrition and male reproduction and...
Endometriosis is a challenging condition to deal with. Chronic pain has a physical and emotional toll on your well-being. One in 10 women are affected by endometriosis and many do not have a diagnosis for 7-12 years, as endometriosis’ symptoms are similar to other gynecological conditions....
