Archive for 2016
Myths and misconceptions in endometriosis
Diagnostic delay and hit and miss treatments in endometriosis are often due to myths and mis-conceptions about the disease – get the FACTS here.
JLA PSP Steering Group
The James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnership for Endometriosis Steering Group members.
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.
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.
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.
James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership for Endometriosis
Background and mission of the JLA PSP for endometriosis: what we are trying to achieve with this project.
