News
Latest news in the field of endometriosis: clinical and scientific research, updates from national support groups – and general news on progress.
Why participate in clinical trials for endometriosis?
What are the benefits of participating in a clinical trial investigating improved / new treatments and diagnostic methods for endometriosis?
COVID-19 and endometriosis
Advice from the World Endometriosis Society for patients and healthcare providers on managing endometriosis during lockdown with reduced access to specialist care.
Endometriosis awareness 2020
Endometriosis organisations across the world are organising events in March. Join in and help raise awareness of a disease affecting an estimated 200 million women and girls.
World Endometriosis Organisations (WEO) represents 200 million with endometriosis globally
WEO now has 27 member organisations world-wide addressing the significant global issues facing those with endometriosis and to improve their health outcomes.
Scientists are now closer to understanding pain mechanisms in endometriosis
Immune cells called macrophages could play a key role in the generation of pain in endometriosis according to research at University of Warwick and University of Edinburgh.
Blood test to diagnose endometriosis
A blood test claiming to diagnose endometriosis with a ninety percent accuracy will be launched within a year. But is it all that it is cracked up to be?
Well-being in couples undergoing fertility treatments
University of Montreal is conducting a study examining how couples seeking fertility treatments adapt to stress related to infertility.
Endometriosis awareness 2019
Endometriosis awareness takes place across the world during the month of March. Join in and help profile a disease that affects an estimated 200 million women and girls.
Endometriosis – disease primer
Nature Reviews Disease Primers has today published the first primer on endometriosis, providing a global and authoritative overview of research needs and current diagnosis and treatment. FREE read.
Public-private partnership tackles major challenges in the care of pain patients
EU-funded consortium provides hope for women with endometriosis with chronic pain – €23 million funding secured.
