Research indicates that women with endometriosis are prone to physical, psychosocial, social, and sexual disturbances and obstetrical complications, according to a literature search of the impact of endometriosis on various aspects of reproductive health in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Although endometriosis is not a...
A study in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology found that dienogest was effective in decreasing the size of endometrioma and reducing endometriosis-associated pain, along with a favorable safety and tolerability profile. The prospective study from Turkey recruited 30 patients diagnosed with endometrioma at Erciyes 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...
The risk of opioid use after endometriosis diagnosis is significantly greater in patients who used opioids before diagnosis, according to a retrospective analysis of data from a large health database. The analysis in the Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research also found that the risk of prolonged...
Laparoscopic management of deep endometriosis involving the sacral roots and the sciatic nerve improves patient symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a retrospective case series. The study in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology also concluded that although pain reduction may be rapid following...
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...
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...
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...
