admin | June 12, 2011
A study undertaken over several years has indicated that the most extensive form of Endometriosis may be predicted by the severity of menstrual periods in teenage girls.
admin | May 15, 2009
What can I do to prevent endometriosis? Although endometriosis is rarely life-threatening, it affects life on two very critical levels—well-being and fertility. Women are often surprised by the differences they can make in ending the misery of endometriosis.
Taking charge of the disease involves change. There is no getting away from it. it requires a real willingness to invest in yourself and alter some daily routines and ways of thinking about the disease, as follows.
admin | February 9, 2009
We’ve come across a site - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/endometriosis/htm/index.htm this has interactive and static descriptions of Endometriosis. For those who want a more colorful guide to endometriosis it is definately worth a look. Share this Endometriosis info:
admin | November 2, 2008
As research into Endometriosis is gathering pace, it’s maybe worth having a look at some of the suggested reasons for endometriosis. At the moment there is still no definitive answer, indeed there may be more than one cause – or a combination of causes. One of the most promising theories is genetic. There is extensive [...]
admin | September 16, 2008
Just spotted this little snippet on the bbc: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7612083.stm With Jade Goody set to undergo a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Earlier this month there have been a few articles about the treatment of cervical cancer and hysterectomy’s, in this BBC article a mention is made to Endometriosis, which apparently makes such surgery more [...]
admin | August 10, 2008
It has come to my attention that many people are being told that as long as they take HRT they can have Lupron as many times as they wish. This isn’t exactly true. While it is not illegal for doctor’s to prescribe Lupron (Prostap), it is stated in the leaflet insert that is in the [...]
admin | August 10, 2003
A Review of Endometriosis © Danny Tucker MRCOG Women’s Health UK, 2000 www.womens-health.co.uk Introduction Endometriosis is a relatively common condition that can cause significant pain and suffering. At the other end of the scale, it can exist without any sign of its presence. Overall, between 3-10% of women aged between 15-45 years have endometriosis. In [...]
admin | June 6, 2003
Source: Human Reproduction 2003; 18: 985–9 Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) systems may be involved in the etiology of endometriosis, indicates research conducted in Japan. HLA genes have already been implicated in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, and pre-eclampsia, and women with endometriosis have higher rates of autoimmune and other chronic diseases than do women [...]
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 [...]
admin | August 10, 2002
Endometriosis symptoms Endometriosis is a condition that effects about 20% of women. It is a disease that causes chronic pain, emotional torment, and can also lead to infertility. There is no known cause or cure for endometriosis. Treatments are available that can temporarily provide relief, however, none are long term. With such limited resources, all [...]