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Q&A: Endometriosis impact on GI function remains ‘vastly understudied, underrecognized’
Women with endometriosis had higher rates of health care utilization and were significantly more likely to experience upper gastrointestinal and dyspeptic symptoms, according to preliminary data in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Uterine receptivity impairments may contribute to infertility for women with endometriosis
Women with vs. without endometriosis using assisted reproductive technology had lower live birth rates, suggesting that uterine receptivity impairments may contribute to infertility mechanisms, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.
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Similar pregnancy rates with IVF for women with vs. without endometriosis
Pregnancy rates with IVF were similar for women with vs. without endometriosis, but women with more severe disease had significantly lower cumulative pregnancy rates vs. those with less severe disease, researchers reported.
Treating pelvic pain, psychosocial factors key in endometriosis care
Treating both pelvic pain and psychosocial factors is key to improving long-term physical and mental health outcomes for women with endometriosis, according to a longitudinal analysis published in Psychology & Health.
Pregnancy often advised for endometriosis management, despite lack of evidence
In a survey of women with endometriosis, more than half reported being advised to become pregnant to manage the disease, often by health care providers, despite little supporting evidence, researchers reported.
Urinary function worsens over time after laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
Women who underwent laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis treatment reported progressive, but mild, urinary function deterioration over time, according to study results published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
Endometriosis linked to increased placenta previa incidence in pregnant women
Among pregnant women, endometriosis was associated with increased placenta previa incidence that correlated with disease severity, researchers reported in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences.
Validation from providers, family, friends key to better endometriosis quality of life
Validating communication from health care professionals and close family and/or friends for women with endometriosis can increase health-related quality of life, according to survey results.
Menstrual cycle disorders tied to increasing CVD risk in young women, teens
PHILADELPHIA — Two common reproductive health conditions, dysmenorrhea and polycystic ovary syndrome, are associated with increasing CVD risk in women, according to research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
The complex relationship between endometriosis and medical trust
In June 2022, PBS debuted Below the Belt, a documentary executive produced by Hillary Rodham Clinton. This thought-provoking film introduced viewers to four remarkable women grappling with the debilitating effects of endometriosis.
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