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Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Study finds connection between depression severity and risk of endometriosis

Researchers investigated whether depression was associated with endometriosis.

2 Nov 2023

Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors, UQ research shows

University of Queensland researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, explaining why patients with one condition may also have the other.

26 Oct 2023

Accelerating drug discovery with analytical R&D solutions

In this interview, Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses how to accelerate drug discovery through analytical R&D.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 12 Oct 2023

Breakthrough research could lead to more effective immunotherapies for bowel cancer

Every year, over 15,500 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country.

6 Oct 2023

AIHW report provides the most recent prevalence estimates on endometriosis

Around 14% of women aged 44–49 are estimated to have endometriosis, the latest release from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed.

22 Sep 2023

Stunning differences found between men and women in heart disease diagnosis, treatment and symptoms

More than a dozen medical studies from around the globe show women suffer worse outcomes when diagnosed with and treated for cardiac issues – the No. 1 killer in the world according to the Centers for Disease Control.

29 Aug 2023

Women with endometriosis have more contact with healthcare providers in the years prior to diagnosis

Beginning as far back as ten years before even being diagnosed, women with endometriosis utilise the healthcare system more than women without this chronic illness.

25 Aug 2023

Scientists develop synthetic extracellular matrix to support growth of mini endometrium in a dish

Scientists have developed a synthetic extracellular matrix (ECM) that can support the growth of a mini endometrium in a dish for at least two weeks.

11 Aug 2023

AI-powered system shows promise in speeding up endometriosis diagnosis

The quality of life of millions suffering from endometriosis - a painful disease where sensitive tissue grows outside of the uterus - could be improved by a new artificial intelligence (AI) system with technology developed by the University of Adelaide in South Australia, in partnership with researchers from the University of Surrey.

10 Aug 2023

Menstrual discs hold the most blood, may be best for heavy flow

Amid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc-;similar in shape to a diaphragm-;may be best for dealing with heavy monthly blood flow as well as indicating excessive blood loss, suggests research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

7 Aug 2023

Research sheds light on the causes of endometriosis-related pelvic pain

Pelvic pain in women with endometriosis is attributed to neuroinflammation. Researchers investigated biochemical mediators of endometriosis-associated pelvic pain to provide a foundation to identify new drugs to improve symptoms and quality of life.

3 Aug 2023

The effects of oxidative stress on women’s fertility

Scientists review existing literature to assess the relationship between oxidative stress and female infertility.

1 Aug 2023

Toxic metal cadmium could be linked to the development of endometriosis, study suggests

Women with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those without that diagnosis, according to a Michigan State University study that suggests the toxic metal could be linked to the development of endometriosis.

24 Jul 2023

PrecisionLife licenses OXEGENE dataset to develop personalized treatments for endometriosis

PrecisionLife, a leading techbio company driving precision medicine in complex chronic diseases, announced today a data access agreement with the University of Oxford to license the Oxford Endometriosis Gene (OXEGENE) dataset with the aim to develop new personalised treatments for endometriosis patients.

10 Jul 2023

Lack of awareness and training leads to delays in diagnosis of endometriosis

Reviewing qualitative studies from the past 20 years, the researchers found a range of contributing factors including: a continuing stigma around periods; society's normalisation of menstrual pain; and a lack of medical training about the condition.

6 Jul 2023

Study reports on live birth rates before a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis

Endometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility in the years preceding a definitive surgical diagnosis of the condition, according to new research published today (Wednesday) in Human Reproduction [1], one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.

4 Jul 2023

Endometriosis News and Research

Latest Endometriosis News and Research

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Study finds connection between depression severity and risk of endometriosis

Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors, UQ research shows

Accelerating drug discovery with analytical R&D solutions

Breakthrough research could lead to more effective immunotherapies for bowel cancer

AIHW report provides the most recent prevalence estimates on endometriosis

Stunning differences found between men and women in heart disease diagnosis, treatment and symptoms

Women with endometriosis have more contact with healthcare providers in the years prior to diagnosis

Scientists develop synthetic extracellular matrix to support growth of mini endometrium in a dish

AI-powered system shows promise in speeding up endometriosis diagnosis

Menstrual discs hold the most blood, may be best for heavy flow

Research sheds light on the causes of endometriosis-related pelvic pain

The effects of oxidative stress on women’s fertility

Toxic metal cadmium could be linked to the development of endometriosis, study suggests

PrecisionLife licenses OXEGENE dataset to develop personalized treatments for endometriosis

Lack of awareness and training leads to delays in diagnosis of endometriosis

Study reports on live birth rates before a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis

Study analyzes menstrual literacy and experiences of menstruation among Spanish women

Study: Pupils in the UK may leave school without vital knowledge of sexual and reproductive health

Study: Around 20% of women likely to get pregnant naturally after having a baby conceived with IVF

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Endometriosis News and Research

Latest Endometriosis News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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