By Özge ÖzkayaPlant Sterol Against Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
Endometriosis may include an aggressive, immunomodulatory subtype driven by a cellular senescence–PAK4–AKT signaling circuit, according to a new study published in Aging Cell by Jingchun Liu and colleagues from Wuhan University. The researchers also identified the natural plant sterol stigmasterol…
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Listening to Australian Women: The Personal Impact of Endometriosis Pain
In a study published in Journal of Health Psychology, Katz et al. investigated the perspectives of Australian women with endometriosis, evaluating their experiences of pain, stigma, healthcare, and the biopsychosocial factors influencing their quality of life. Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, causing…
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By Selma OransayDiagnostic Delays in Endometriosis: Contributing Factors
By Selma Oransay
While the delay in diagnosing endometriosis is well-documented, the reasons behind this delay and the specific gaps in the healthcare system remain poorly understood. Transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are useful tools in detecting the condition, but laparoscopic surgery…
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By Nasuhi Engin AydinOmitted facet of endometriosis : mental health related to stigma
By Nasuhi Engin Aydin
A team of clinical psychologists involved in women’s health led by Deniz Kocas has published a recent review on the mental health aspect of endometriosis patients in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. Endometriosis is a notoriously…
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