Reevaluating response and failure of medical treatment of endometriosis
Lack of response had the highest median rate (19%) for GnRH antagonists followed by GnRH agonists (14%), progestins (14%) and danazol (11%). A minority of patients interrupted the treatment due to side effects or lack of efficacy
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Bowel Involvement in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
Colon cleansing can help detect more nodules of endometriosis
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Ping-Chong-Jiang-Ni Formula: A Natural Treatment
This study shows that Ping-Chong-Jiang-Ni Formula adversely affects endometriosis disease progression at a molecular level.
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Sexual Pain in Endometriosis
Sexual Pain in Endometriosis is associated with increased levels of Nerve Growth Factor and its receptors
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"Kissing Round Ligaments" May Be a Sign of Bladder Endometriosis
Bladder endometriosis is rare and difficult to diagnose. A new visual scoring system may help surgeons better diagnose the condition.
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Abdominal Wall Endometriosis
"Abdominal Wall Endometriosis" is a rare form of endometriosis, and can be prevented or properly treated if the health care provider is attentive and thorough during surgery and diagnosis.
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The Involvement of the Blood Clotting System in Endometriosis
The blood of women with endometriosis seems to clot faster than other women, but still in the normal range.
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Is it Estrogen that Regulates Endometriosis Pain?
High estrogen level in endometriosis is suggested to be the cause of increased pain sensation
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