Menstrual blood is being used to research a range of health conditions, from endometriosis to diabetes and cancer
Menstrual blood has historically been overlooked in research—considered only to be a waste product.
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Endometriosis
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Study finds 20% of women in Spain with menstrual pain have never been to a gynecologist
A new study indicates that 70.9% of women in Spain experience menstrual discomfort every month or almost every month. Despite the high prevalence, 20% of those who experience discomfort monthly report they have never had ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Traumatic experiences and genetics may increase endometriosis risk, a new study finds
Endometriosis is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disease where uterine endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. The most common symptom is debilitating pelvic pain before and during menstruation, or during intercourse. ...
Apr 5, 2025
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Pharmacare is now law in Canada, but negotiations with provinces could slow progress
Despite Canada's commitment to universal health care, one in 20 Canadians cannot afford their prescribed medications, with people from Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia being the most likely to say they're missing ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Researchers make progress toward non-hormonal treatment for endometriosis
Roughly 200 million women around the world suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes tissue from the lining of the uterus to grow in places outside of the uterus. The condition can be exceptionally painful and contributes ...
Mar 22, 2025
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Proposed legislation would provide crucial funding for endometriosis research
The Endometriosis CARE Act, which was introduced in 2022, seeks to deliver $50 million annually to advance research and expand access to treatment for this condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside ...
Mar 11, 2025
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AI reduces false positives by 37.3% in breast cancer diagnosis
Despite making up half of the global population, women's health has often been sidelined by traditional health care systems. Systemic neglect has led to delayed diagnoses and inadequate care. Artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Understanding endometriosis and its impact on women's health
For many women, period pain is an expected part of life. But for those with endometriosis, the pain can be unbearable—going beyond cramps and disrupting daily activities. With approximately one in 10 women of reproductive ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Gynecological disorders can increase risk for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular disease
Nonmalignant gynecological diseases (NMGD) are associated with cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular disease (C/CVD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online in Heart.
Feb 28, 2025
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Physical activity found to boost mental health in women with chronic pelvic pain disorders
A new Mount Sinai study provides compelling evidence that exercise can significantly help the mental well-being of millions of women living with chronic pelvic pain disorders (CPPDs), such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
Feb 26, 2025
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