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...
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....
Higher consumption of phytoestrogens (plant-derived estrogens found in soy and other foods that are similar to the female hormone estrogen) is associated with a reduced risk of endometriosis, an Iranian case-control study suggests. Phytoestrogens are naturally-occurring plant compounds that share a similar chemical structure and function...
By I.Soussis MD Experts have only recently begun to recognize how widespread leg pain may be in women with endometriosis. Usually endometriosis patients experience extremely painful, heavy periods, pain after or during sexual activity (called dyspareunia) and pelvic pain. When endometriosis growths though impact the nerves...
Only 13% of women having menstrual cycles that last 28 days, according to a new study led by UCL and Natural Cycles, a contraceptive app. The study, published in Nature Digital Medicine is one of the biggest overviews of menstrual cycles to date and analysed data...
Severe bloating in women with endometriosis, also known as “endo belly” is often painful and uncomfortable and takes a toll on self-image. Endo belly is a complex situation as endometriosis is a complex disease. Even a CT scan, cannot reveal the cause why it is happening. There...
Endometriosis patients with thyroid dysfunction may have increased risk of more intense chronic pain and increased disease severity, a study suggests. The underlying disease mechanism of endometriosis is still unclear. Autoimmune thyroid disorders are associated with endometriosis, but the mechanism by which the two diseases are linked...
Patients with severe endometriosis and pelvic pain show the most pronounced improvements in quality of life within one year after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, a new study reports. Laparoscopic surgery is the current gold standard to treat endometriosis. A small incision is made to allow a tool...
Israeli researchers have already started pre-clinical studies to examine the impact of medical cannabis in the treatment of endometriosis, which affects one in 10 women of childbearing age. The research is led by Gynica, a company licensed by the Israeli Health Ministry to develop cannabis-based products...
The population of microorganisms that reside in the vagina and cervix of patients with stage 3/4 endometriosis differs from that of healthy controls, suggesting a potential role of microorganism imbalance in this condition, according to a study. The study, titled “The Endobiota Study: Comparison of Vaginal,...
