What causes endometriosis? Scientists are closer to finding out : Short Wave NPR
Previous studies show that orphan nuclear receptor 4A1 (NR4A1) regulated endometriotic cell growth, survival, estrogen receptor β (ERβ), mTOR signaling and fibrosis. NR4A2 is also expressed in epithelial and stromal …
Background: An average time to diagnosis of 7 years is commonly described for endometriosis; diagnostic delay for adenomyosis is unknown. This cross-sectional study aimed to describe diagnostic delay for endometriosis …
This FIGO committee opinion paper addresses the growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to common gynecologic and reproductive conditions across the life course. From adolescence through menopause, women are …
Endometriosis-related infertility is a prevalent reproductive health concern of global significance. Functional abnormalities of the endometrium are increasingly recognized as a pivotal contributor to infertility in affected individuals. In the …
"Adverse childhood events" or childhood adversity is a term often used to describe trauma and sources of stress during childhood or adolescence. Childhood adversity may negatively affect multiple aspects of …
KU Cancer Center evaluating progestin use to treat endometrial cancer University of Kansas Medical Center
Contraceptive use: a catalyst for women’s health and socioeconomic empowerment World Health Organization (WHO)
In the ongoing effort to identify or develop the optimal classification system for endometriosis, there is a paucity of data regarding the association between currently used classification systems and operative …
Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity. Certain markers have been used to evaluate the severity of endometriosis. This study aimed to explore the correlation …