Research across Endometriosis
Related studies from across the Endometriosis family.
Ethanol sclerotherapy for ovarian endometriomas: protocol for 288-woman RCT
Ethanol Injections for Endometriosis Cysts: Trial Protocol Aims to Test Quality of Life
This is a protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial of ultrasound-guided ethanol sclerotherapy versus expectant management in 2…
A new trial will test whether injecting ethanol into ovarian endometriosis cysts improves quality of life better than waiting.
Low patient awareness of non-surgical diagnosis and preoperative imaging for bowel endometriosis
Survey shows mixed awareness of imaging for endometriosis diagnosis
This guideline based on a cross-sectional survey of 142 individuals identifies significant gaps in patient awareness regarding preoperative …
Only about half of people with endometriosis know that the condition can be diagnosed without surgery, highlighting a gap in patient awarene…
PFMT plus hormonal therapy cuts dysmenorrhea recurrence risk in endometriosis
Pelvic Floor Training May Reduce Endometriosis Pain Recurrence
This retrospective cohort study of 446 women with surgically confirmed endometriosis found that adding pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) t…
Combining pelvic floor muscle training with hormonal therapy may significantly lower the risk of pain recurrence for women with endometriosi…
Hormonal therapies significantly reduce overall pelvic pain in women with confirmed endometriosis
Hormonal Therapies Show Significant Reductions in Endometriosis Pelvic Pain
This meta-analysis of 5583 women with endometriosis found that combined oral contraceptives, progestogens, and GnRH-analogues all significan…
Different types of hormonal treatments, including progestogens and GnRH-analogues, all significantly reduce pelvic pain for women with endom…
Hormonal suppression for endometriosis may cause bone mineral density loss while untreated cases show no deficits
Hormonal Endometriosis Treatments Linked to Bone Loss
This narrative review examines the impact of hormonal therapies and systemic inflammation on bone health in patients with endometriosis. The…
Endometriosis itself may not harm bones, but some hormonal treatments can reduce bone density. A new review explains the risks and what to w…
Genetic liability to autoimmune hypothyroidism does not correlate with endometriosis risk or thyroid autoimmunity
Genetic Links Between Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and Endometriosis Are Not Found
This meta-analysis utilized bidirectional Mendelian randomization to evaluate the relationship between genetic liabilities for autoimmune hy…
New research suggests that genetic risks for autoimmune hypothyroidism do not appear to influence the risk of developing endometriosis.
Dietary components like polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids may modulate the inflammatory environment in endometriosis
Dietary Factors May Help Manage Symptoms of Endometriosis
This integrative review examines how various dietary factors, including polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals, influence the inflammatory envi…
Specific dietary components like polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation and manage symptoms for women with endomet…
Immune-associated pathogenic mechanisms including NK cells, cytokines, and extracellular vesicles drive endometriosis progression
Immune System Factors Linked to Endometriosis Growth and Survival
This narrative review explores the role of immune-related factors in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. The authors identify how reduced NK …
New research highlights how specific immune cells and proteins may help endometriosis tissue grow and evade the body's natural defenses.
Immune-epigenetic-metabolic crosstalk drives immune evasion and promotes disease progression in endometriosis
Immune and Metabolic Changes Linked to Endometriosis Progression
This systematic review synthesizes the mechanisms by which metabolic reprogramming, epigenetic modifications, and immune cell dysfunction in…
New research highlights how a mix of immune, genetic, and metabolic changes may help endometriosis cells evade the body's natural defenses.
Gut microbiota-mitochondria axis offers a dual-targeted therapeutic framework for gynecological diseases
Gut Health and Mitochondria May Impact Gynecological Diseases
This systematic review explores the gut microbiota-mitochondria axis and its role in metabolism, immunity, and endocrine regulation in condi…
New research explores how the link between gut bacteria and cell energy could offer new ways to treat conditions like PCOS and endometriosis…
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…