Clinical

Let me start off by saying that I was terrified when I found out I needed an open surgery. An open surgery is when the surgeon makes around a 6...

Even though endometriosis occurs in around 10 percent of those with a uterus, it’s still not well understood. “Unfortunately, like many things in women’s health, it is under funded and...

When you think of endometriosis symptoms, you probably think of heavy periods, excess bleeding, pelvic pain, and maybe infertility. While these symptoms do affect most people with endometriosis, for some...

Although there is no scientific consensus on a cure for endometriosis, there are many treatment options available to manage symptoms. The large number of potential treatment options, as well as...

Since my diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) over a year and a half ago, I began to notice something. Many other women I became acquainted with through both online...

One in every 10 women are said to be affected by endometriosis – including more than 6.5 million women living in the United States. Yet, we still hear countless stories of...

Endometriosis is a relatively common disease, affecting more than 10-20% of women of childbearing age, totaling around 176 million people worldwide. Many studies show that endometriosis often begins during adolescence...

Endometriosis is a common condition that affects 10-20% of women of childbearing age and 70% of women who experience ongoing pelvic pain. Many studies have shown that endometriosis often begins...

Endometriosis is a condition in which the uterine-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. This growth still bleeds and sheds monthly, as it will during a typical menstrual period, but...

Read Part 1 here. Have you tried multiple endometriosis treatments, but are still in pain? Are you looking for new treatment options, or considering surgery? To learn more about the...

Do you have questions about treating or managing your endometriosis? Are you satisfied with your current endometriosis treatment plan? To learn more about the complexities of endometriosis, we spoke to...

Surgery is one of the most common forms of endometriosis treatment. It may not cure the disease, or get rid of all of the symptoms, but it can improve a...

A large-scale study presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society Conference in San Diego, CA concludes that asthma is more often found in women with endometriosis than those without. The...

There are many conditions that are associated with endometriosis: cysts, adenomyosis, or fibroids, just to name a few. One of the procedures used to manage the pain and heavy bleeding...

A few weeks back, I underwent some tests to determine the cause of the discomfort I have been experiencing since my surgery, 10 months ago. I have also been living...

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat various medical conditions, including endometriosis. A surgeon uses a laparoscope, a long thin tube with a camera on...

When battling endometriosis, it’s common to develop additional complications. These complications can be related to the reproductive system, or can extend further throughout the body. In order to get a...

A recently published article in the journal Human Reproduction has found that women with endometriosis are at a higher risk for pregnancy complications. Having endometriosis can increase the risk for...

The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can lead to pain and...

Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...