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What Is Endometriosis?
WEBEndometriosis occurs when these womb cells develop elsewhere in the body. They go through the same monthly cycle, but have no outlet to leave the body once they break down. This causes inflammation (swelling) and potentially the formation of scar tissue in the affected areas. Causes of endometriosis. The exact cause of endometriosis is unknown.
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WEBEndometriosis News is neither promoting research nor involved in conducting any clinical trials. Some study summaries have been edited for clarity purposes to make them easier to understand. Note: Endometriosis News is strictly a news and information website about the …
Metaplasia - Endometriosis News
WEBMetaplasia is the term used to describe the abnormal conversion of one cell type into another. In the case of endometriosis, it is a proposed explanation for development of the disease: normal abdominal cells change and become endometrial-like cells in …
Laparoscopy - Endometriosis News
WEBLaparoscopy is a surgical technique used to diagnose and treat endometriosis. What is laparoscopy? Normally, the endometrium swells with hormonal changes during each monthly cycle to accommodate a potential fetus.
Uterine Fibroids - Endometriosis News
WEBThese abnormal endometrial-like cells swell and shed during menstruation just as normal endometrial cells do, but because they are not within the uterus, they cannot be expelled from the body normally. Fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus which seem to be associated with endometriosis.
Physical Therapy - Endometriosis News
WEBSeveral medications exist that can ease the symptoms of endometriosis. But some women find that physical therapy, alongside other treatments, also helps to reduce pain caused by the condition. Research into pelvic floor physiotherapy, in particular, is ongoing and may help improve the quality of life for patients.
Depo Provera - Endometriosis News
WEBDepo Provera (Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a type of hormone therapy that can help ease the symptoms of endometriosis. Depo Provera is produced by Pfizer and generic versions are also available.
Relugolix - Endometriosis News
WEBRelugolix (also known as Relumina, TAK-385, or RVT-601) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist being developed and tested by Myovant Sciences. This oral once-daily medicine is intended to treat endometriosis, as well as uterine fibroids and hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
Endometriosis and Sleep - Endometriosis News
WEBResearch has shown that endometriosis patients have a poor quality of sleep, which may be attributed to the symptoms associated with the condition such as pain, discomfort, fatigue, anxiety, hot flashes, excessive sweating, insomnia, frequent urination, and migraines.