Reason Why Hormone Therapy Alone Cannot Cure Endometriosis Uncovered
Researchers found great variability in hormone receptor distribution in the lesion of different women with endometriosis as well as in the different lesions of the same woman.
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When Endometriosis Becomes Malignant
Studies have shown that endometriotic lesions have the potential to become cancerous; however, researchers have yet to elucidate the exact mechanism that drives this change.
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Endometriosis Impacts Many Aspects of a Woman’s Life
It is important to recognize this impact and provide the necessary support women with endometriosis need.
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Women with Endometriosis Should Not Worry About Ovarian Cancer
While women with endometriosis are at increased risk for ovarian cancer, the overall risk is still low and does not warrant invasive interventions.
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Intestinal Endometriosis and Colorectal Cancer versus T4 Colorectal Cancer
It is difficult, although not impossible, to differentiate between intestinal endometriosis with colorectal cancer and T4 colorectal cancer.
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EFA Medical Conference 2017: "Ovarian Cancer" Presentation by Dr. Jeannine Villella
Dr. Jeannine Villella gave a presentation at the 2017 EFA Medical Conference that looked at the relationship between endometriosis and ovarian cancer.
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Diagnostic and treatment guidelines for gastrointestinal and genitourinary endometriosis.
How does location of disease involvement affect the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis?
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Atypical Sites of Deeply Infiltrative Endometriosis
Endometriosis can spread to a variety of atypical locations, including the bladder, intestines, and even the diaphragm.
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