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June 25, 2019June 25, 2019
VEGFR1 Blockade May be Viable Treatment for Women With Endometriosis, Mouse Study Shows

Blocking the activity of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) may be a viable treatment for women with endometriosis, a mouse ... Read more
June 21, 2019June 19, 2019
What It’s Like to Live with an Invisible Illness

I discussed in a recent column whether we should correct others when they see only our illness. This week, I’m looking at the opposing ... Read more
June 20, 2019June 18, 2019
Eating for Endometriosis, Part 1: Do the Research

First in a series. When I started eating for endometriosis, I frankly didn’t have a clue what I was doing. I was starting ... Read more
June 20, 2019June 20, 2019
Orilissa Increases Workplace Productivity in People with Endometriosis, Study Suggests

Orilissa (elagolix), a treatment that reduces pain in endometriosis, can also have economic benefits, a study reports. The therapy allowed patients ... Read more
June 18, 2019June 18, 2019
Debiopharm, Ipsen Extend Partnership for Patient Access to Decapeptyl

The pharmaceutical companies Debiopharm and Ipsen have extended their agreement for the development, manufacturing, and distribution of Decapeptyl (triptorelin), used in the treatment of ... Read more

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

The Emotional Journey of Delving into Endometriosis Symptoms
June 14, 2019June 12, 2019
Searching the web for one’s symptoms is a dangerous game. It’s anxiety-inducing and pointless. ...
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Why I’m Training to Be a Women’s Health Coach
June 13, 2019June 12, 2019
Navigating your endometriosis symptoms is far from easy. Often, the healing process is not ...
News

Levels of Thyroid Hormones May Affect Chronic Pain, Disease Severity in Endometriosis Patients, Study Suggests
June 13, 2019June 13, 2019
Endometriosis patients with thyroid dysfunction may have increased risk of more intense chronic pain ...
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Endometriosis, RA, and IBD Increase Fibromyalgia Risk, Study Suggests
June 11, 2019June 11, 2019
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), endometriosis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increase the chances of a ...
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

Should We Remind Others That We Are More than Our Chronic Illness?
June 7, 2019June 5, 2019
Recently a friend explained how my illness was the reason behind some of my ...
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

There’s More to Your Health Than Endo
June 6, 2019June 4, 2019
It was the second-to-last day of our holiday and we wanted to make the ...

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Laparoscopic Surgery Especially Benefits Endometriosis Patients with Pelvic Pain, Study Suggests
June 6, 2019June 6, 2019
Patients with severe endometriosis and pelvic pain show the most pronounced improvements in quality ...
Antibiotic Metronidazole Reduces Size of Endometriosis Lesions, Mouse Study Suggests
June 4, 2019June 4, 2019
The antibiotic metronidazole reduces the size of lesions in mice with endometriosis, possibly by ...
I’ve Accepted My Infertility and I’m Happier for It
May 31, 2019May 29, 2019
My Favorite CBD Brands for Endometriosis
May 30, 2019May 29, 2019
Fibromyalgia Is Common In Women with Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Study Suggests
May 30, 2019May 30, 2019
rTMS Brain Stimulation Therapy May Ease Chronic Pelvic Pain, Study Says
May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

Orilissa 200 mg Twice-Daily Dose Now Available in Canada to Treat Endometriosis Pain
May 24, 2019May 24, 2019
AbbVie’s oral medication Orilissa (elagolix) is now available in Canada as a 200-milligram twice-daily dose to ...
If I Knew Then What I Know Now, Here’s What I’d Do Differently
May 23, 2019May 21, 2019
How to Overcome Challenges When Traveling with Endometriosis
May 17, 2019May 16, 2019
ObsEva Launches Two Key Phase 3 Trials to Confirm Efficacy of Linzagolix
May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Succeed
May 16, 2019May 13, 2019
In talking about my experiences, I find myself constantly walking a fine line. On ...
5 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health While Living with a Chronic Disease
May 10, 2019May 7, 2019
Things I’ve Learned from My Podcast, ‘This EndoLife’
May 9, 2019May 8, 2019

News

VEGFR1 Blockade May be Viable Treatment for Women With Endometriosis, Mouse Study Shows
June 25, 2019June 25, 2019
Blocking the activity of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) may be ...
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

What It’s Like to Live with an Invisible Illness
June 21, 2019June 19, 2019
I discussed in a recent column whether we should correct others when they see ...
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Eating for Endometriosis, Part 1: Do the Research
June 20, 2019June 18, 2019
First in a series. When I started eating for endometriosis, I frankly didn’t have ...
News

Orilissa Increases Workplace Productivity in People with Endometriosis, Study Suggests
June 20, 2019June 20, 2019
Orilissa (elagolix), a treatment that reduces pain in endometriosis, can also have economic benefits, ...
News

Debiopharm, Ipsen Extend Partnership for Patient Access to Decapeptyl
June 18, 2019June 18, 2019
The pharmaceutical companies Debiopharm and Ipsen have extended their agreement for the development, manufacturing, ...
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

The Emotional Journey of Delving into Endometriosis Symptoms
June 14, 2019June 12, 2019
Searching the web for one’s symptoms is a dangerous game. It’s anxiety-inducing and pointless. ...
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Why I’m Training to Be a Women’s Health Coach
June 13, 2019June 12, 2019
Navigating your endometriosis symptoms is far from easy. Often, the healing process is not ...
News

Levels of Thyroid Hormones May Affect Chronic Pain, Disease Severity in Endometriosis Patients, Study Suggests
June 13, 2019June 13, 2019
Endometriosis patients with thyroid dysfunction may have increased risk of more intense chronic pain ...
News

Endometriosis, RA, and IBD Increase Fibromyalgia Risk, Study Suggests
June 11, 2019June 11, 2019
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), endometriosis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increase the chances of a ...
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

Should We Remind Others That We Are More than Our Chronic Illness?
June 7, 2019June 5, 2019
Recently a friend explained how my illness was the reason behind some of my ...
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

There’s More to Your Health Than Endo
June 6, 2019June 4, 2019
It was the second-to-last day of our holiday and we wanted to make the ...
News

Laparoscopic Surgery Especially Benefits Endometriosis Patients with Pelvic Pain, Study Suggests
June 6, 2019June 6, 2019
Patients with severe endometriosis and pelvic pain show the most pronounced improvements in quality ...

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

Molecular Links Associated With Increased Risk of MS in Endometriosis Patients

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Researchers have found a large number of molecular links that help explain the increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in women with endometriosis. Most of these shared molecular alterations are related to the immune response. Those findings come ... Read more