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UrduA large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without the chronic inflammatory condition, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed flagship journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
Tag: Endometriosis
Common cause of pelvic pain: Intestinal endometriosis
Deep infiltrating endometriosis with bowel involvement has been estimated to occur in 8% to 12% of women with endometriosis. In more than 90% of the cases, bowel lesions affect the rectum and distal sigmoid colon. A large study published in…
Researchers join study evaluating blood test to diagnose endometriosis
Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine are participating in a study that will evaluate whether a blood test can be used to determine if a person has endometriosis.
Robotic Surgery Promotes Fertility-Sparing Endometriosis Treatment
Precise movements and enhanced visibility allow surgeons to remove excess tissue while reducing the risk of damage to reproductive organs
Women’s Health Symposium at Mercy Medical Center
A premier medical education opportunity for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Endometriosis: no cure, but diagnosis could avert surgery
Jasmin Teurlings is one of 176 million women worldwide who have endometriosis, a chronic, painful gynaecological condition that affects nearly three times as many women as breast cancer.
As Evidence of “Hormone Disruptor” Chemical Threats Grows, Experts Call for Stricter Regulation
A growing number of chemicals in pesticides, flame retardants, and certain plastics have been linked to widespread health problems including infertility, diabetes, and impaired brain development, a set of reviews of hundreds of studies concludes.
New drug shows promise for treatment of cancer and other diseases
In the study, a group of lab mice that had consumed a diet that included the HM-10/10 peptide was found to have a significantly lower tumor load than mice that had not eaten the peptide.
The Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis
What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.
Gene mutation combo linked to common cancer in women
Michigan State University researchers, in collaboration with the Van Andel Institute, have identified a combination of two gene mutations that is linked to endometrial cancer.