New Research Finds Possible Genetic Target for Treating Endometriosis PainLiving with endometriosis means living with chronic pain - they seem to go together. Endometriosis, or “endo”, can lead to severe pain when tissue similar to that found inside the... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
More Teenage Girls Have Endometriosis Than You May ThinkEndometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside of the uterus. Doctors believe the condition affects more than 11 percent... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myovant Sciences Announces Positive Study Results for Possible New Endometriosis DrugEndometriosis can be very painful and have a significant impact on everyday life and daily functioning. There is no cure, but there are treatments available. A new medication being studied... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Research Shows Delay In Endometriosis Diagnosis Is CostlyA new study supports what many endo warriors already know: it's important to get a diagnosis early. The medical journal Advances in Therapy published the findings in January. The data... By Keri WigintonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Quinagolide: Investigational Drug May Relieve Endometriosis PainAccording to the Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) a new, non-hormonal medical therapy is being investigated for the potential treatment of endometriosis pain.1 Quinagolide has received approval outside the US, including... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Study Finds That Cannabis Use Eases Pain and Other Symptoms of EndometriosisResults published from a recent Australian study suggest that cannabis may help improve endometriosis symptoms. The study was published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada and involved surveying... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Painful Cost of Having EndometriosisAs if having a painful disease such as endometriosis wasn’t enough, a new Australian study has just confirmed something most women with endometriosis know: It’s an incredibly expensive disease, not... By Meredith East-PowellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Chronic Pain In America Survey! (Now Closed)We know the frustrations of chronic pain. Will you help others understand by taking our survey? Simply put, living with chronic pain is painful. But there is so much more... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Study: Orilissa Improves Work and Home Lives for Women with EndometriosisOrilissa, a recently approved medication for the treatment of endometriosis, has been shown to increase workplace productivity, as demonstrated by a recent clinical trial. Endometriosis is a common problem for... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis Awareness in Schools is Coming!Australia has implemented its first endometriosis awareness program in school settings. The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia is running a pilot program, with the hope of extending it upon successful... By Skye ScarbroughBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take The Clinical Trial Patient Voice Survey (Now Closed)Have you participated in a clinical trial? Are you interested in participating in future clinical trials? We want to hear more about your experience! Endometriosis.net/Health Union is teaming up with... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are Endometriosis and Birth Weight Connected?In endometriosis, tissue that normally lines the uterus ends up implanting in parts of the pelvis and lower abdomen where it does not belong. This tissue responds to the presence... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
