Endometriosis Information Archives - Endometriosis Support https://www.endosupp.com/endometriosis-information/ Information about Endometriosis, latest news and research. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:30:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 6495367 Endometriosis After Menopause: Understanding the Risks and Symptoms https://www.endosupp.com/endometriosis-information/2023/endometriosis-after-menopause-understanding-the-risks-and-symptoms/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:26:52 +0000 https://www.endosupp.com/?p=13893 Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing pain and discomfort, and it can affect women of all ages, including after menopause. Although endometriosis symptoms can decrease after menopause, they can also reactivate with rising estrogen levels. Existing endometriosis can persist past menopause, and in some cases, it can... Continue Reading →

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]]> 13893 Teenage Symptoms may serve as indication of Endometriosis Severity in adults. https://www.endosupp.com/endometriosis-information/2011/teenage-symptoms-may-serve-as-indication-of-endometriosis-severity-in-adults/ Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:25:42 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=13665 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.

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]]> 13665 Endometriosis : Managing Stress https://www.endosupp.com/endometriosis-information/2009/endometriosis-managing-stress/ Fri, 15 May 2009 20:53:41 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=332 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.

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]]> 332 Endometriosis – a visual view. https://www.endosupp.com/endometriosis-information/2009/endometriosis-a-visual-view/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:46:39 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=318 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.

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]]> 318 What causes Endometriosis? Where we are in 2008. https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/what-causes-endometriosis-where-we-are-in-2008/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:07:38 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=312 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... Continue Reading →

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]]> 312 Radical Hysterectomy for cancer more complicated with Endometriosis https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/radical-hysterectomy-for-cancer-more-complicated-with-endometriosis/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:41:11 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=307 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... Continue Reading →

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]]> 307 Points That Should Be Known About Lupron (Prostap) https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/points-that-should-be-known-about-lupron-prostap/ https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/points-that-should-be-known-about-lupron-prostap/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:51:04 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=139 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... Continue Reading →

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]]> https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2008/points-that-should-be-known-about-lupron-prostap/feed/ 2 139 A Review of Endometriosis https://www.endosupp.com/faqs/treatment-of-endometriosis/2003/a-review-of-endometriosis/ Sun, 10 Aug 2003 14:00:20 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=125 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... Continue Reading →

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]]> 125 Endometriosis May Have an Autoimmune Component https://www.endosupp.com/endometriosis-news-updates/2003/endometriosis-may-have-an-autoimmune-component/ Fri, 06 Jun 2003 19:57:24 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=153 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... Continue Reading →

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]]> 153 Sciatic and Thoracic Endometriosis https://www.endosupp.com/endometriosis-information/2002/sciatic-and-thoracic-endometriosis/ Thu, 10 Oct 2002 21:23:46 +0000 http://www.endosupp.com/?p=113 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... Continue Reading →

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