Category Archives: Endometriosis

Acupuncture Treats Endometriosis?

The article mentions the effectiveness of Japanese acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical stimulation for the treatment of endometriosis. The article does not cite the existing studies showing the effectiveness of Chinese or Korean style acupuncture. Nonetheless, it is a comprehensive report with a genuine approach to understanding the issues involved in the treatment of endometriosis. This [...]

Circuit Breakers: Arts-Based Workshops for Women with Endometriosis

Living with endometriosis can be an isolating experience. Through these arts-based workshops, women with endometriosis will have the opportunity to: Connection with other women who have endometriosis Share experiences of living with endometriosis Engage in arts-based experiences for relaxation and fun Develop new coping strategies When & Where Sunday 31st May 2009 (1:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.) [...]

WES March e-Journal

The World Endometriosis Society has published its e-Journal for March with the following highlights: Ill weeds grow apace and live long Anti-apoptotic characteristics of endometriotic cells may provoke their abnormal survival Announcement of venue for WCE2014 General news update and highlights from national societies Click here to download a copy in PDF.

Endometriosis Awareness 2009

March is quite a significant month for Endometriosis advocates. In Europe, Australasia and South America, March 2 to 8 is Endometriosis Awareness Week. The awareness campaign is celebrated in the United States for the entire month of March. Make a difference by getting involved in any of the events in your locality! For a list [...]

December 2008/January 2009 World Endometriosis Society e-Journal Now Available

The World Endometriosis Society’s e-Journal for December 2008/January 2009 is now available for your reading pleasure. In this issue, the following topics are featured: Towards non-invasive diagnostics Advances in the diagnostics of endometriosis Endometriosis: back to the roots – a new hypothesis by Professor Brosens General news update and highlights from national societies Click here [...]

Endometriosis Doubles Risk Of Premature Birth

I guess it’s not enough that endometriosis wreaks havoc on your reproductive system, as it also poses a risk if and when you do get pregnant. See new research details below. New research published this week reveals that the common gynaecological disease, endometriosis, doubles the risk of premature birth. Endometriosis affects more than two million [...]

Endometriosis linked to embryo defects

There is a new study out that links endometriosis to abnormalities resulting from defects in the early embryo. It seems that this condition is more likely to be genetic in nature. Dr. Serdar Bulun of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago links the disease to molecular abnormalities including a progesterone receptor that is [...]

100 Questions & Answers About Endometriosis

Empower yourself with knowledge. There is a new book in the market to help you understand the condition that Endometriosis is. 100 Questions & Answers About Endometriosis Dr. David B. Redwine, MD, FACOG, Medical Director, Endometriosis Institute of Oregon, St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, Oregon It is estimated that between 10 and 20 percent of [...]

Herbal Remedy May Help Combat Endometriosis and Cancer

Researchers may have found a remedy in the Chinese herb Prunella vulgaris (PV) for women with endometriosis and certain types of cancer. The Chinese herb Prunella vulgaris (PV) may prove an effective treatment for women with endometriosis and certain types of cancer because of its anti-estrogen properties, according to research published in the November 5 [...]

October 2008 WES Journal out

The October issue of the World Endometriosis e-Journal is already out. It highlights the following topics: Candida or candidate genes? Do you know your -omics? Genomic and proteomic approaches in the study of endometriosis General news update and highlights from national societies A PDF version of the journal may be downloaded here.