Hormonal Contraceptives and the Risk of Breast Cancer
A Danish study reported that hormonal contraceptive use can increase a woman's risk for breast cancer, especially if it is used for a prolonged period of time.
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EFA Medical Conference 2017: "Fertility Preservation to BRCA Mutations" Presentation by Dr. Kutluk Oktay
Dr. Kutluk Oktay from the Yale University School of Medicine discussed the molecular mechanisms that cause aging within the ovaries, which ultimately leads to a decrease in fertility.
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Effects of osteopathic manipulative therapy in patients with colorectal endometriosis
Colorectal endometriosis represents one of the most common and severe forms of deep infiltrating endometriosis
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Endometriosis-related Mitochondrial DNA Control Region Polymorphisms Found in Brazil
"Certain mitochondrial DNA control region polymorphisms are altered in endometriosis," a Brasilian study found.
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Short-term effects of dienogest on ovarian endometriomas
Histopathologic evaluation of ovarian endometriotic cysts treated with progestin therapy
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How Could Doctors Reduce Risk of Complications Following Rectal Endometriosis Surgery?
A temporary digestive stoma could be the answer.
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Endometriosis pathogenesis through the lens of reactive oxygen species
Downregulation of ARID1A by reactive oxygen species
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Stress affects endometriosis negatively
In a rat model of endometriosis, stress was shown to increase the severity of endometriosis, potentially by affecting the immune and nervous systems.
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