News
Latest news in the field of endometriosis: clinical and scientific research, updates from national support groups – and general news on progress.
University of Bern seeks PhD for endometriosis reseach Full-time PhD (biochemistry / molecular or cell biology) position available in the department of clinical research with focus on endometriosis and gynaecological oncology.
WHO seeks scientist for infertility research The successful candidate will provide scientific and technical expertise within WHO and among United Nations (UN) agencies for matters relating to fertility, subfertility, and infertility.
Linda Giudice honoured by the RCOG Professor Linda Giudice has been appointed a Fellow (ad eundem) of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in honour of her pioneering work in women’s health, including endometriosis, infertility, and reproductive biology.
Are you due to have a laparoscopy for symptoms suggestive of endometriosis? Doctors in the UK are investigating whether progestin treatments are effective post-surgery in preventing recurrence of symptomatic endometriosis.
Recognising endometriosis advocates: Deborah Bush Deborah Bush co-founded Endometriosis New Zealand in 1985, and has developed the “menstrual health and endometriosis” (“me”) programme for schools. She works with all stakeholders in endometriosis and is committed to collaboration.
Women with endometriosis may be at higher risk of coronary heart disease Early surgical menopause (hysterectomy) as a “treatment” for endometriosis may contribute to increased risk of heart disease in younger women.
Endometriosis and co-morbidities Dr Marina Kvaskoff reviews whether women with endometriosis are a population at risk for major chronic diseases, including cancer, allergies, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.
What needs to be done for women with endometriosis? On International Women’s Day (#IWD2016) we publish wishes and hopes for women with endometriosis on why – and what – change is needed to prevent endometriosis in the next generation.
Endometriosis awareness 2016 Schedule of events for endometriosis awareness in 2016. Please join and contribute to these events so that we can spread the waves of information about endometriosis and its impact on women.
Do you suffer from unexplained pelvic pain? If you have had a laparoscopy in the last three years, which failed to explain the cause of your pain, you may qualify to participate in the GaPP2 trial, which is investigating the use of gabapentin for chronic pelvic pain.
