Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Endometriosis

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Why endometriosis causes such chronic debilitating pain

Repeated menstrual cycles may do more than trigger endometriosis. They may rewire the brain. That is the key finding from a new Washington State University study showing that recurring inflammation linked to the disease can ...

Researchers finally report some good news on endometriosis

This year, International Women's Day coincides with Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a common and painful gynecological disease that impacts 14% of women and girls across the world—currently, there is no long-term ...

Can exercise reduce period pain? And what kind is best?

Having your period can be a painful experience. Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a very common condition with around nine in ten young women aged 13 to 25 in Australia having regular period pain. For many women, ...

Medicinal cannabis eases endometriosis, pelvic pain

Medicinal cannabis could provide a new treatment option for those with endometriosis, with a study led by the University of Otago, Wellington showing it reduced pain, improved sleep and lowered anxiety. The study, led by ...

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