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Psychological Burden of Endometriosis During Assisted Reproduction

Psychological Burden of Endometriosis During Assisted Reproduction By Hale Goksever Celik

For many women, endometriosis is not only a fertility-related diagnosis but a long-term pain condition that can shape daily functioning, intimate life, and emotional well-being. When fertility decisions are on the table, this burden may intensify in distinct ways. In…

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Advanced Endometriosis and Cardiometabolic Risk: Evidence From Lipid Biomarkers

Advanced Endometriosis and Cardiometabolic Risk: Evidence From Lipid Biomarkers By Özge Özkaya

A new study from the United States suggests that advanced forms of endometriosis, particularly ovarian endometriosis (endometriomas) alone or combined with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), are associated with unfavorable blood lipid profiles, which are known markers of cardiometabolic risk. The research was…

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How Second Medical Opinions Transform Endometriosis Diagnosis

How Second Medical Opinions Transform Endometriosis Diagnosis By Özge Özkaya

Seeking a second medical opinion from an endometriosis expert can make a meaningful difference for patients whose pain has been unsuccessfully treated or whose diagnosis remains uncertain, according to a new nationwide study from France. In this study, researchers led…

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Autophagy dysregulation reshapes our understanding of endometriosis biology

Autophagy dysregulation reshapes our understanding of endometriosis biology By Ayse Ayhan

Autophagy is a normal cellular process that helps cells survive stress by breaking down and recycling damaged components. In recent years, this process has attracted growing attention in endometriosis research, as endometriotic lesions are exposed to challenging conditions such as…

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Nutrition and Pain Management in Endometriosis

Nutrition and Pain Management in Endometriosis By Ayse Ayhan

Many women with endometriosis turn to dietary changes to help manage pain and improve daily functioning, often in the absence of clear clinical guidance. In a narrative review published in Advances in Physiology Education, Dr. Redman and colleagues examine the…

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Endometriosis Does Not Impair Implantation After Oocyte Donation

Endometriosis Does Not Impair Implantation After Oocyte Donation By Hale Goksever Celik

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease that affects up to 40% of women experiencing infertility. It can reduce the chance of pregnancy by damaging the ovaries and lowering the number and quality of eggs, through mechanisms such as chronic inflammation,…

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Ancient Genetic Variants and Modern Pollutants in Endometriosis Risk

Ancient Genetic Variants and Modern Pollutants in Endometriosis Risk By Selma Oransay

Researchers are increasingly examining how genetic susceptibility interacts with modern environmental pollutants to influence the development of endometriosis. In a new study published in the European Journal of Human Genetics, a team led by Dr.A.Mantzouratou investigated whether inherited regulatory variants may…

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The Endometriosis–Brain Connection

The Endometriosis–Brain Connection By Ayse Ayhan

A study published in Communications Biology (Nature Portfolio), the teaam led by Dr. Scott Holmes at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explored whether long-standing endometriosis-associated pain is linked to differences in brain structure, and whether these patterns vary with age. The researchers…

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Being thorough Is More Important Than Being Fast in Endometriosis Surgery

Being thorough Is More Important Than Being Fast in Endometriosis Surgery By Özge Özkaya

Longer surgical times are not associated with a higher risk of short-term postoperative complications in patients with stage 3 or 4 endometriosis undergoing minimally invasive surgery, according to a new study published in BMC Women’s Health. However, longer procedures were…

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Endometriosis Care Quality Reform in the United States

Endometriosis Care Quality Reform in the United States By Selma Oransay

Endometriosis care in the United States varies widely depending on where and how patients receive treatment, according to a new analysis published in Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. A national multidisciplinary committee—the Endometriosis Care Quality Collaborative (ECQC)—brought together gynecologic surgeons,…

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