How Common is Endometriosis?...Endometriosis is a common health problem for women. In the U.S. alone, nearly 6.5 million women have endometriosis. That means roughly 1 in 10 U.S. women between ages 15 and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Is Endometriosis?...The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. This lining thickens each month during the menstrual cycle, and is shed as it breaks downs and bleeds during a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advances to Endometriosis Advocacy...I have had endometriosis for close to two decades at this point. Things have changed so much over the years, and luckily, I feel like it has for the better... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What To Eat If You Have Endometriosis...A healthy diet is important for general health and well-being, but certain conditions can respond to different kinds of diets and foods. Endometriosis is no different, and there is research... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adenomyosis Versus Endometriosis: What Is the Difference?...Adenomyosis and endometriosis are 2 conditions that affect millions of people with a uterus worldwide. It can be easy to confuse the 2 because they both involve growth of endometrial-like... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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About Us...At Endometriosis.net we empower patients and caregivers to take control of endometriosis by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. Endometriosis can have an... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
