News tagged with endometriosis

Genetic variants linked to increased risk of common gynecological disease

Research published today identifies two genetic variants that increase the risk of developing endometriosis, a common gynaecological disease. The study provides clues to the origin of this often very painful condition, which ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Dec 12, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Trans fats linked to increased endometriosis risk and omega-3-rich food linked to lower risk

Women whose diets are rich in foods containing Omega-3 oils might be less likely to develop endometriosis, while those whose diets are heavily laden with trans fats might be more likely to develop the debilitating condition, ...

Medicine & Health / Health

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Progress made in understanding causes and treatment of endometriosis

Endometriosis is a poorly understood chronic disease characterized by infertility and chronic pelvic pain during intercourse. It affects between 5 to 10 million women in the U.S.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Strong period pain and excess weight in childhood increases risk of endometriosis

Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) scientists have identified a new link between strong period pain experienced in adolescence and early adulthood and the risk of endometriosis.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 11, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

100 million women in the prime of their lives have endometriosis

The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) are proud to announce the first ever prospective study to assess the hidden cost of endometriosis to ...

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created Aug 31, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Endometriosis has a significant effect on women's work productivity, first

The first worldwide study of the societal impact of endometriosis has found a significant loss of work productivity among those women who suffer from the condition, a researcher told the 26th annual meeting of the European ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jun 28, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chinese herbs for endometriosis

Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) may relieve symptoms in the treatment of endometriosis. A systematic review by Cochrane Researchers found some evidence that women had comparable benefits following laparoscopic surgery and suffered ...

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created Jul 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Women with endometriosis need special care during pregnancy to avoid risk of premature birth

The largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ...

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created Jul 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

MRI accurately depicts deep endometriosis

Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiologists may be able to diagnose deep endometriosis and accurately locate lesions prior to surgery, according to a new study published in the online edition of Radiology.

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created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Endometriosis

Endometriosis (from endo, "inside", and metra, "womb") is a medical condition in women in which endometrial cells are deposited in areas outside the uterine cavity. The uterine cavity is lined by endometrial cells, which are under the influence of female hormones. Endometrial cells deposited in areas outside the uterus (endometriosis) continue to be influenced by these hormonal changes and respond similarly as do those cells found inside the uterus. Symptoms often exacerbate in time with the menstrual cycle.

Endometriosis is typically seen during the reproductive years; it has been estimated that it occurs in roughly 5% to 10% of women. Symptoms depend on the site of implantation. Its main but not universal symptom is pelvic pain in various manifestations. Endometriosis is a common[citation needed] finding in women with infertility.

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