An intraoperative study by Cleveland Clinic underscores the multifactorial nature of pelvic pain among transgender men.
Endometrial Fluid Profiling May Be a Future Screening Tool for Advanced Endometriosis
Aspiration of endometrial fluid for analysis of cytokines may be an effective, less invasive way to evaluate women with pain or infertility for advanced endometriosis, according to a recent study.
Urinary Tract Endometriosis Has Serious Health Implications
Patients often have pain for years before being diagnosed with urinary tract endometriosis. Medical gynecologist Rosanne Kho, MD, shares best practices in diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
Controversies in Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and Fibroids
The multiple disease conditions that contribute to abnormal uterine bleeding and pelvic pain remain perplexing and enigmatic for both patients and clinicians. This live webinar series addresses knowledge gaps in endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibroids.
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Fertility Preservation Options Abound for Women with Endometriosis, Cancer
Many factors determine the best fertility or hormonal preservation option for each patient. In this article, fertility specialist Laura Detti, MD, and gynecologic oncologist Robert DeBernardo, MD, discuss their approach to fertility preservation for women facing surgery for endometriosis or gynecologic cancer.
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis with Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Study
Endometriosis is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction. In this case study, gynecologic surgeon Cara King, MD, MS, describes her patient’s rapid deterioration necessitating emergency multidisciplinary surgery.
Trends in Extrapelvic Deep Endometriosis
Extrapelvic endometriosis is a debilitating condition that may not be as rare as originally thought. Ob/Gyn Rosanne M. Kho discusses the findings of her recent systematic review, including methods of diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis in the abdomen, thoracic region, the vascular, lymphatic and central nervous systems, and more.
Understanding the Role of PGE2 and CD55 in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis May Lead to New Treatments
CD55 has a role in the pathogensis of endometriosis, a new Cleveland Clinic study suggests. In this article, the researchers explain the potential implications of their findings.
Elagolix (Orlissa) for Endometriosis Associated Pain: Examining the Evidence
With the first new endometriosis treatment in over a decade, clinicians are now asking whether elagolix truly represents a novel therapeutic option or is simply more of the same for the millions of women who struggle with this painful disease. Cleveland Clinic experts weigh in.
Endometriosis and Oral Contraceptive Use Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
Sex hormones have a wide variety of effects on the lungs. Dr. Zein’s NHLBI-funded research advances understanding of the mechanisms linking sex and asthma.