Research and treatments
Latest news on clinical and scientific research in endometriosis.
Bayer and University of Oxford in strategic alliance to develop innovative treatments for endometriosis
Five-year partnership between Bayer HealthCare and University of Oxford has a goal of discovering and developing targeted treatments for endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
Mouse model provides new insights in endometriosis
Macrophages present in shed endometrium in mice may suggest key role in endometriotic/endometriosis lesion formation.
Edinburgh endometriosis scientist takes her science to Parliament
Dr Erin Greaves was shortlisted from hundreds of applicants to present her scientific work on endometriosis in the UK House of Commons on Monday 17 March 2014.
Long-term effect on physical, mental, and social wellbeing due to endometriosis
Despite treatment in tertiary referral centres, women with endometriosis may continue to suffer from life-impacting symptoms of endometriosis.
First global consensus on the management of endometriosis
56 representatives of 34 global organisations have come together to reach consensus on the management of endometriosis, published in Human Reproduction.
International study pinpoints endometriosis genes
Researchers in Australia, Japan, and the UK have identified four new gene regions linked to endometriosis in women of European and Japanese ancestry. Results are published today in “Nature Genetics”.
Cost of endometriosis is driven by pain
First ever prospective study on the cost of endometriosis shows that cost of loss of productivity due to pain is twice that of direct health care costs.
Is there an increased risk of ovarian cancers with endometriosis?
Lancet Oncology suggests increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer in women with endometriosis. World Endometriosis Society cautions interpretation of data.
Gene mutation may shed new light on different types of endometriosis
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have described a new gene mutation in endometriosis which provides hope for new screening methods – at least for certain types of endometriosis.
First worldwide study finds women’s productivity at work significantly impacted by endometriosis
Endometriosis accounts for a significant loss of work productivity of 11 hours per woman per week according to a paper published by Nnoaham et al in Fertility and Sterility.
