Where can I find information on laproscopies and all things relevant?

admin | July 26, 2008

Shoulder Pain from the CO2 gas Endometriosis and Laps Laproscopy Post-Op Tips

What is Danazol?

admin | July 26, 2008

What does it do? Danazol shuts down the pituitary gland and puts the body into pseudo-menopause. You shouldn’t have any periods while on this treatment but the periods usually return 2 to 3 months after treatment is stopped. Side effects: -acne, decreased sex drive, headaches, hot flushes, oily skin -oily hair, reduction in breast size, [...]

Danazol – license not revoked

admin | February 15, 2004

As some of you may have heard, or read, Danazol has now been made into a 2nd line defense for endometriosis. You can only have it prescribed it if you have had all other treatment for endometriosis and they have failed.

New GnRH Antagonist Being Tested

admin | October 20, 2002

Amgen is currently testing a new GnRH antagonist, Abarelix, for endo.

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.

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 [...]

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.”

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) [...]

Recall of Depo-Provera Injection

admin | September 24, 2002

If you are using the Depo-Provera Injection please go to SafetyAlerts to see if your medication has been recalled.

Painkillers May Soon Have Stronger Warning Labels

admin | September 24, 2002

Stronger Painkiller Warnings Possible is an article that talks about how painkillers may have new warning labels soon to prevent people from taking toxic doses.