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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

Study analyzes menstrual literacy and experiences of menstruation among Spanish women

More than half of the women surveyed in a study carried out by a team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), claim to not have known how to manage their first period.

29 Jun 2023

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

Pupils in the UK are not learning about potentially life-changing issues such as endometriosis, infertility, and miscarriage, according to a new study of curricula in science and in relationships and sex education.

21 Jun 2023

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

Around 20% of women who needed fertility treatment, such as IVF, to conceive their first child are likely to get pregnant naturally in the future, finds a new UCL study.

20 Jun 2023

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer promising treatment for endometriosis

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer controlled release and targeted treatment, showing promise for conditions like endometriosis.

20 Jun 2023

Antibiotic targeting Fusobacterium reduces the formation of lesions associated with endometriosis

A research group from the Graduate School of Medicine and iGCORE at Nagoya University in Japan, has discovered that using an antibiotic to target Fusobacterium reduced the formation of lesions associated with endometriosis, a gynecological disorder characterized by endometrial tissue usually found inside the uterus being found outside it.

14 Jun 2023

Endometriosis News and Research

Latest Endometriosis News and Research

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

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer promising treatment for endometriosis

Antibiotic targeting Fusobacterium reduces the formation of lesions associated with endometriosis

Expertise in cancer treatment could be used to find a cure for endometriosis

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

How does tobacco usage impact quality of life?

After Idaho’s strict abortion ban, OB-gyns stage a quick exodus

Endometriosis linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Psychological therapy can help provide better quality of life for women with endometriosis

Green tea holds potential as treatment for uterine fibroids, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms

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