New GnRH Antagonist Being Tested
admin | October 20, 2002
Amgen is currently testing a new GnRH antagonist, Abarelix, for endo. Share this Endometriosis info:
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Mandi’s Story – Surviving Endometriosis and Infertility
admin | October 16, 2002
My name is Mandi Hood. As I sit and write this I am recovering from a hysterectomy on October 2, 2002. I am 32 and was diagnosed with Endometriosis at 21. I have had 12 surgeries in the last 11 years. I almost feel like an expert now. I had Endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and fibrocystic [...]
Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis: The treatment of choice?
admin | October 14, 2002
This article talks about whether or not the excision of endometriosis is the best treatment for the disease. Share this Endometriosis info:
Expert Advocates Nonbladed Obturator Trocars
admin | October 14, 2002
There may be some changes being made as to what instruments are used during laproscopic surgery. This is what an article on Ob.Gyn.News is about. Share this Endometriosis info:
Uterine Perforation Risk in Hysteroscopy Is 1.6%
admin | October 14, 2002
According to an article on Ob.Gyn.News “Women undergoing an operative hysteroscopy faced a 1.6% risk of uterine perforation in a series of 2,116 surgeries done at a single hospital in France during 1990-2000.” Share this Endometriosis info:
FDA Discusses Accidental Overdoses
admin | October 10, 2002
This story, from Sept 19, 2002, can be found on HealthWorld Online. It is written by LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer. “SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – Thousands of Americans may unwittingly take toxic doses of acetaminophen, putting themselves at risk for serious liver damage, say federal scientists who are debating whether consumers need stiffer warnings [...]
Sciatic and Thoracic Endometriosis
admin | October 10, 2002
Uncommon Manifestations: Sciatic and Thoracic Endometriosis As we enter a turning point in healthcare, more physicians are beginning to recognize Endometriosis for the significant issue that it is. Better still, more teens and women with the disease are beginning to advocate for themselves – armed with education and knowledge about Endometriosis, they are becoming partners [...]
Fears over long-term HRT use
admin | October 10, 2002
An article on BBC News from Sept 20, 2002 started out by saying “Women who take hormone replacement therapy long-term are more likely to develop a serious disease than be protected against one, researchers suggest.” Share this Endometriosis info:
Genetic Link to Endometriosis – Unique Icelandic Study Provides Further Proof
admin | October 10, 2002
An article that was released in Febrtuary of 2002, stated that “A woman has more than five times the normal risk of developing endometriosis if her sister has the disease, according to research published today (Thursday 28 February) in Europe’s leading reproductive medicine journal, Human Reproduction*.” The full article can be found at SciTecLibrary. I [...]
GROUNDBREAKING ENDOMETRIOSIS RESOLUTION PASSED
admin | October 7, 2002
House of Representatives Overwhelmingly Supports H. Con. Res. 291 in Session of 107th Congress. DELRAY BEACH, FL. / October 3, 2002 — The Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) is delighted to announce that House Concurrent Resolution 291 was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2002. Introduced by Congressman Buck McKeon (R-25th District) [...]