Research across Endometriosis
Related studies from across the Endometriosis family.
Superficial heat therapy provides analgesic efficacy for dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis pain, and labor discomfort
Warm heat therapy provides relief for various women's health issues
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on superficial heat therapy (SHT) for various female-specific conditions including dysmenorrhoea,…
Applying gentle heat can offer a safe way to manage pelvic pain, labor discomfort, and muscle aches during different stages of womanhood.
Endometriosis genetic risk score tied to pain, cardiometabolic conditions in both sexes
Genetic Risk for Endometriosis Linked to Chronic Pain Conditions
This meta-analysis links an endometriosis polygenic risk score (PRS) to 20 of 29 comorbidities in women and to pain and cardiometabolic cond…
A large genetic study reveals that the same genetic markers linked to endometriosis are also associated with fibromyalgia, migraine, and bac…
Endometriosis is associated with a 1.22 increased risk of all-cause cardiovascular disease
Endometriosis linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease
This meta-analysis of cohort studies involving 3,100,610 participants found that endometriosis (EM) is associated with an increased risk of …
A large-scale analysis suggests that people living with endometriosis may face a higher risk of heart conditions and stroke.
Diffusion tensor imaging metrics may improve diagnostic specificity for pelvic floor anatomical conditions
DTI scans show promise for pelvic floor conditions
This systematic review of 30 studies evaluates diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for assessing tissue microstructural disruption in pelvic stru…
A review of 30 studies finds DTI may help diagnose anal fistula, endometriosis, fibroids, and prostate cancer.
Gut microbiota dysbiosis shows strong observational link to endometriosis in reproductive-aged women
Gut bacteria linked to endometriosis, review finds
This narrative review examines the association between gut microbiota dysbiosis and endometriosis in reproductive-aged women. The authors re…
A review of studies finds a strong link between gut bacteria imbalances and endometriosis, but can't prove cause and effect.
Ethical analysis of non-oncological fertility preservation reviews challenges in reproductive autonomy and social justice
Fertility preservation ethics face real risks for women and transgender people
This narrative review analyzes 56 scientific articles regarding non-oncological fertility preservation. The authors synthesize ethical chall…
Fertility preservation for non-cancer patients faces ethical challenges like decisional pressure and unequal access that need attention now.
Narrative review refutes causal link between endometriosis and migraine
Endometriosis and Migraine Share Hidden Genetic Roots
This narrative review examines the association between endometriosis and migraine. The authors refute a causal relationship and discuss shar…
New genetic research suggests endometriosis and migraine are parallel conditions driven by shared inflammatory pathways, not just hormones.
Network meta-analysis of 107 RCTs on blood-invigorating Chinese herbal medicines for endometriosis
Chinese herbal medicines plus standard care help treat endometriosis better than standard care alone
This network meta-analysis synthesizes data from 107 RCTs evaluating blood-invigorating and stasis-resolving Chinese herbal medicines plus c…
A review of many studies shows adding specific Chinese herbs to standard treatment helps more women with endometriosis. Patients felt less p…
Meta-analysis shows BPA exposure linked to higher endometriosis risk in 2,488 participants
BPA Exposure Raises Endometriosis Risk More Than We Thought
This meta-analysis reviews data from 2,488 participants regarding bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and endometriosis risk. The authors found a sta…
• BPA exposure increases endometriosis risk by 36 percent • Helps women with unexplained pelvic pain find answers • Avoiding BPA requires ma…
Narrative review links lactylation modification to gynecological disease pathogenesis and potential therapy
New metabolic switch could help treat difficult gynecological conditions
This narrative review addresses the lack of systematic analysis on lactylation modification in gynecological diseases. The authors synthesiz…
A new cellular switch that uses energy to control genes might one day help doctors treat difficult gynecological conditions like endometrios…
Systematic review of induction methods for pelvic inflammatory disease animal models
New animal models reveal hidden causes of pelvic pain
This systematic review evaluates various methods used to construct animal models for pelvic inflammatory disease. The authors categorize ind…
Chronic pelvic pain affects millions of women, and new research reveals how animal models are uncovering hidden triggers of pelvic inflammat…
GWAS meta-analysis identifies genetic risk loci for female genital tract polyps in women
New DNA clues link common gynecological issues to endometriosis and cancer risks
This GWAS meta-analysis examined 48,400 cases and 477,134 controls across four biobanks to identify risk loci for female genital tract polyp…
A massive DNA study of nearly half a million women reveals genetic links between common gynecological polyps, endometriosis, fibroids, and e…