Endometriosis

An external validation multicenter international study, in the hands of expert ultrasound examiners, has concluded that the ultrasound-based endometriosis scoring system (UBESS) is accurate in predicting the level of surgical complexity in the presence of bowel deep endometriosis or obliterated pouch of Douglas.

Patients with low Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) scores may not have a strong chance of a pregnancy achieved without use of assisted reproductive technology (ART), according to a meta-analysis from BJOG.

An associated ileocecal endometriosis (ICE) location is a marker of severity in 25% cases of women undergoing complete resection for low rectal endometriosis (LRE), according to a retrospective cohort study in BJOG.

Although patient characteristics may not able to predict postoperative complications from laparoscopic treatment, procedural factors appear to be predictive of perioperative complications.

Endometriosis is an independent risk factor for developing placenta previa, according to a case-control study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.

For a chronic condition like endometriosis, it is important to develop the physician-patient relationship into a partnership.

Women with endometriosis seeking pain relief may want to consider cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD), according to a recent study presented at the 2019 American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Global Congress.

A prospective cohort study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AJOG) examined whether consumption of dairy products during adolescence can help reduce risk of subsequent endometriosis.

Newly published research in Gynecological Endocrinology assessed the quality of embryos and the implantation rate in women with infertility associated with endometriosis.

Endometriosis negatively impacts the quality of oocyte and ovarian reserve, according to a prospective study in the journal Gynecological Endocrinology.

A newly published study in Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics examined the impact of endometriosis on employment and household productivity.

A link seems to exist between psychological/cognitive factors and the pain experience of women with a diagnosis of endometriosis, according to a recent study.

New research investigated the connection between nutrient intake and gastrointestinal disorders in women with endometriosis.

A recent study investigated the relationship between laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Chronic pain appears to play a major role in the relationship between endometriosis and depression, according to a recent meta-analysis.

New research compared the effectiveness of MRI and TVS for detecting rectosigmoid endometriosis.

A recent meta-analysis found that women with endometriosis have an increased risk of nearly 40% for certain types of cancers.

A recently published Chinese study is the first of its kind to summarize all evidence on endometrial risk associated with exposure to EDCs.

A recent study has found that one method offers greater short-term improvement.

Researchers compared LTAP and LAI to determine which is more effective in postoperative pain management.

According to a recent meta-analysis, a woman's race/ethnicity appears to play a role in her likelihood of being diagnosed with endometriosis. 

Results from a recent study illustrate the ability of narrow band imaging to identify hard-to-detect endometriosis areas.

With small diet modifications, women can significantly reduce their risk of endometriosis.

Younger women with endometriosis seem to be at a higher risk for breast cancer, but several factors could be contributing to this finding.

Information to help your patient better understand polyps and hysterectomies.

Practical tips on how to spot these common growths on ultrasound and how to remove them.

New research disagrees with current beliefs on how endometriosis impacts ART and miscarriage risk.

A new study helps to characterize the relation between ovarian fixation and SST on TVS and specific endometriosis types and locations.

Pelvic pain related to endometriosis can be debilitating, but certain types of hormonal contraception show promise for improving the quality of life for these patients.