Endometriosis

Women with ovarian endometriomas or deep infiltrating endometriosis face a significantly higher risk of ovarian cancer, highlighting the need for increased awareness and research into these associations.

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Serac Healthcare’s 99mTc-maraciclatide, a new radio-labelled tracer, gains FDA Fast Track Designation for its potential to improve non-invasive diagnosis of superficial peritoneal endometriosis in patients aged 16 and older.

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A study revealed that women with endometriosis are significantly more likely to develop mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

Experts recommend early referral to specialized centers for adolescents with dysmenorrhea to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of potential endometriosis, preventing disease progression and preserving fertility.

A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG meeting reveals a significant rise in endometriosis among pregnant women over the past 20 years, linking the condition to increased obstetric and neonatal complications.

A recent study unveiled the sustained safety and efficacy of relugolix combination therapy over 2 years.

A recent study revealed that women with endometriosis not only face a mean delay of 7 to 11 years in diagnosis but also suffer from increased menstrual, mental health, and other pain symptoms, impacting their overall well-being and quality of life.

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Findings and significance for gynecologic surgeons.

Steven R. Goldstein, MD, discusses holes in clinicians' understanding of the endometrium, and how these knowledge gaps can be remedied.

In a recent study, women with a history of dysmenorrhea were at a significantly increased risk of endometriosis.

In a recent study, a lower pain-related quality of life was found in patients with preoperative pelvic pain conditions after surgery.

In a recent study, providers were more likely to recommend combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) than estrogen-only HRT in patients with severe endometriosis because of recurrence risks from estrogen-only HRT.

Reductions in symptom incidence and severity from uterine fibroids and endometriosis have been observed in patients receiving relugolix combination therapy.

In a recent study, the Deep Pelvic Endometriosis Index accurately predicted operating and hospital stay length, along with postoperative complications, in patients with deep pelvic endometriosis.

Pain mechanisms are multifactorial, complex, and still poorly understood.

To close out Endometriosis Awareness Month in March, Rachel Cullifer, MD, discusses clinical pearls for diagnosis and treatment, as well as some common misconceptions about endometriosis.

Hugh Taylor, MD, along with a panel of experts, discuss the different challenges of diagnosing endometriosis as well as explaining why there is commonly a delay in diagnosis.

Endometriosis experts describe the potential physical, social, and psychological impact the disease may have on patients lives.

A panel of experts provide an overview of the health complications that are associated with endometriosis.

Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, Jessica Shim, MD, Robert Taylor, MD, PhD, and Linda Giudice, MD, PhD, discuss the 3 main types of endometriosis and the commonly associated symptoms and risk factors.

Hugh Taylor, MD, leads a discussion with a panel of experts about the prevalence of endometriosis.

Researchers from the Feinstein Institute in Manhasset, New York, found single-cell RNA sequencing to be an effective and noninvasive way to screen for and diagnose patients with endometriosis.