At last — a quick and accurate way of diagnosing endometriosis
August 18, 2009
A quick and accurate test for endometriosis that does not require surgery has been developed by researchers from Australia, Jordan and Belgium, according to new research published online today (Wednesday 19 August) in Europe’s leading reproductive medicine journal Human Reproduction [1].
Until now there [...]
24
Aug
At last — a quick and accurate way of diagnosing endometriosis
Posted by steph Published in news article, researchno comment
13
Aug
I just saw this on endochick’s blog and wanted to repost it here:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain in women with endometriosis
Allen C, Hopewell S, Prentice A, Gregory D
Summary
Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition that affects women. It can lead to painful symptoms, including painful periods, pain during or after sexual intercourse, pelvic and lower abdominal [...]
10
Aug
Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer
Public release date: 2-Jul-2009
By: Kristen Bole
University of California - San Francisco
UCSF researchers have identified a new “feed-forward” pathway linking estrogen receptors in the membrane of the uterus to a process that increases local estrogen levels and promotes cell growth.
The research is significant in helping determine [...]
10
Aug
Premature birth risk for those with endometriosis
Posted by steph Published in news article, researchIn February, 2009, I shared an article stating that just having endometriosis doubles one’s risk for delivering a premature baby.
Another study has come out in July 2009 showing similar results after having studied a much larger sample of women.
Endometriosis and birth problems
Friday July 3 2009
NHS Choices UK
Women with a common womb condition are [...]
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