Women With a Higher BMI May Have a Lower Risk of Endometriosis
Based on the results of these studies, the researchers calculated that the risk of endometriosis fell by 33% with each 5 kg/m2 increase in BMI. Moreover, obese women (defined as having a BMI between 30 and 40) had 11% less…
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Endometriosis Can Reduce Sleep Quality and Negatively Impact Patient’s Quality of Life Study Suggests
The researchers assessed sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and insomnia in all women using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Epworth sleepiness scale, and the Insomnia Severity Index respectively, all self-evaluating questionnaires.
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