Monthly Archives August 2008

Fertility Society Australia 2008 Conference

When & Where
19 to 22 October 2008
Hilton Hotel, Brisbane
Queensland, Australia
Theme: Working Together For Reproductive Health
The conference theme, “Working Together For Reproductive Health” guided the development of the sessions, though we retained some of the discipline based sessions. This theme was chosen to highlight potential benefits for our patients if we all recognize our respective skill [...]

Popularity: 22% [?]

Medical Specialists Meet to Assess the Past, Present and Future of Urogenital Pain

The Pain of Urological Origin (PUGO) special interest group of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) held a two-day meeting last August 15 and 16, 2008 in Scotland prior to the IASP 12th World Congress on Pain to consider the past, present and future of urogenital pain. The aim was to outline [...]

Popularity: 14% [?]

AAGL Study Finds Women Still in the Dark about Minimally Invasive Treatments for Pelvic Health Disorders

Women, especially those who have or are prone to pelvic health disorders, should try to educate themselves more about their options of treatment. The study made by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) indicates the lack of knowledge when it comes to these things.
Cypress, CA · August 13, 2008 /PRNewswire/ – A new awareness [...]

Popularity: 12% [?]

Possible Cause Of Endometriosis Identified

It looks like all those hard work in research is starting to pay off. At least we are getting somewhere.
Researchers discovered that an enzyme, called telomerase, is released by cells in the inner lining of the womb during the latter stages of the menstrual cycle in women who are affected by endometriosis. Telomerase is not [...]

Popularity: 14% [?]

GPs Need To Be Alert To Chronic Pelvic Pain In Women

This recent bit of research is an eye-opener for all General Practitioners.
The first population-based study of pelvic pain in Australia has found that general practitioners need to be aware of the high prevalence of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women and be ready to discuss the issue with patients, particularly in relation to underlying issues [...]

Popularity: 17% [?]