Category: endometriosis

A Surprising Cause of Endometriosis

Endometriosis, a debilitating condition impacting fertility in many women, has no cure or even a way of preventing it. However, a new study from Japan offers hope by uncovering a possible link between endometriosis and a specific type of bacteria. This finding implies that targeted antibiotic treatment could be key in curing this chronic ailment. Endometriosis…


New Australian Endometriosis Web Platform Brings Targeted Resources to Sufferers

A comprehensive and unique online endometriosis resource has been developed in Australia to provide resources and support to sufferers of the condition, friends and family who support them, and health practitioners. Launched on March 31 and funded by the Australian government and Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, EndoZone is an evidence-based website developed by researchers,…


Endometriosis: It’s Not Just Painful Periods

Chronic pelvic pain — typically during menstruation — is the most common indication of endometriosis, an incurable inflammatory condition that can cause infertility, an expert says. About 10% of women have the disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of it and can spread to areas such as the fallopian tubes,…