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Myovant Completes Patient Recruitment for Spirit 1 Trial of Relugolix

New Post: Myovant Completes Patient Recruitment for Phase 3 Spirit 1 Trial of Relugolix https://buff.ly/2JhKrkA

Myovant Completes Patient Recruitment for Spirit 1 Trial of Relugolix Myovant Sciences has completed patient recruitment for its Phase 3 trial assessing the safety and effectiveness of relugolix in women with endometriosis.

Can I Be a Morning Person with Endometriosis? - Endometriosis News

New Post: Can I Be a Morning Person with Endometriosis? https://buff.ly/363MN0g

Can I Be a Morning Person with Endometriosis? - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessica Duffin has struggled for years with getting out of bed in the morning. Today, she is slowly training her body to adjust to her fatigue.

World Endometriosis Organisations Emphasizes Collaboration

New Post: Newly Launched World Endometriosis Organisations Emphasizes Collaboration https://buff.ly/2ofvto8

World Endometriosis Organisations Emphasizes Collaboration The World Endometriosis Organisations was recently officially launched, with the goal of improving health outcomes for endometriosis patients worldwide.

Why It’s OK to Hate Your Period - Endometriosis News

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Why It’s OK to Hate Your Period - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessie Madrigal explains how it is to live without periods and why, as a woman with endometriosis, she does not miss them at all.

Endometriomas Less Likely to Return If Surgicel Used in Surgery, Study Says

New Post: Surgicel Use in Surgery Reduces Recurrence Risk of Endometriomas, Study Suggests https://buff.ly/2Gq6Omr

Endometriomas Less Likely to Return If Surgicel Used in Surgery, Study Says Surgicel, a material used to help control bleeding, can reduce the chance of recurrence following surgery for ovarian endometriomas, a study suggests.

Making the Environment a Concern When Choosing Period Products

New Post: Tips to Become an Endo Eco Warrior https://buff.ly/2yh6dit

Making the Environment a Concern When Choosing Period Products Columnist Jessica Duffin finds there are plenty of products on the market today that can positively impact the environment. Here are a few.

Sunstone Invests in Development of FOR-6219 for Endometriosis

New Post: Sunstone Invests in Forendo’s Development of FOR-6219 for Endometriosis https://buff.ly/2Y0LSgP

Sunstone Invests in Development of FOR-6219 for Endometriosis Sunstone Life Science Ventures has invested approximately $5.6 million into Forendo Pharma to support the development of FOR-6219 for endometriosis.

Women Still Face the Myth of Hysteria in Advocating for Quality Healthcare

New Post: Women Still Face the Myth of Hysteria in Advocating for Quality Healthcare https://buff.ly/2XYwRHl

Women Still Face the Myth of Hysteria in Advocating for Quality Healthcare Columnist Jessie Madrigal describes what it's like to be a woman with chronic illness in a system that seems to be stuck on hysteria myths.

Study: Botulinum Toxin Can Quell Pelvic Muscle Spasms in Endometriosis

New Post: Botulinum Toxin Can Quell Pelvic Muscle Spasms in Endometriosis, Study Says https://buff.ly/32KuTya

Study: Botulinum Toxin Can Quell Pelvic Muscle Spasms in Endometriosis Treating pelvic floor muscle spasms with botulinum toxin may reduce pain in people with endometriosis, a new study suggests.

Sleep Can Be Elusive When Living with Endometriosis

New Post: How Your Hormones Could Be Affecting Your Sleep https://buff.ly/2LrYSFC

Sleep Can Be Elusive When Living with Endometriosis Columnist Jessica Duffin shares how she is taking steps to determine what is keeping her awake at night and ways to improve her sleep.

Middle-aged People with Endometriosis Seem at Lower Risk of Death

New Post: Middle-aged People with Endometriosis Seem at Lower Risk of Death, Finnish Study Suggests https://buff.ly/2k2nMQ0

Middle-aged People with Endometriosis Seem at Lower Risk of Death A study suggests middle-aged people with endometriosis have a slightly lower mortality rate. The reasons are likely related to differences in lifestyle.

How to Dress for Summer with Endometriosis - Endometriosis News

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How to Dress for Summer with Endometriosis - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessie Madrigal shares tips about summer fashion when living with endometriosis and it's too hot to wear a duvet.

Endometriosis Diagnostic Test, DotEndo, Gets $10M in Investor Funding

New Post: DotLab Secures $10M to Fund Development of its Diagnostic Test for Endometriosis https://buff.ly/2G5p44n

Endometriosis Diagnostic Test, DotEndo, Gets $10M in Investor Funding DotLab has secured $10 million to fund the development of DotEndo, its proprietary noninvasive diagnostic test for endometriosis, the company announced.

How to Be Your Own Health Detective - Endometriosis News

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How to Be Your Own Health Detective - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessica Duffin investigates and researches her symptoms so that she can go to her doctor armed with information.

Women With Endometriosis Use More Opioids, Longer, at Higher Doses, U.S. Study Reports

New Post: Women With Endometriosis Use More Opioids, at Higher Doses, for Longer, U.S. Study Reports https://buff.ly/2Lbwure

Women With Endometriosis Use More Opioids, Longer, at Higher Doses, U.S. Study Reports Women with endometriosis fill prescriptions for opioids more commonly, at higher doses, and for longer periods, according to new research in the U.S.

Study: Mutations in Four Genes Prevalent in Women with Endometriosis

New Post: Mutations in Four Genes More Prevalent in Women with Endometriosis, Study Suggests https://buff.ly/323Amzz

Study: Mutations in Four Genes Prevalent in Women with Endometriosis Women with endometriosis have an increased burden of mutations in four genes, called ZNF586, LUZP4, POP4, and UNC5CL, data show.

Migraines and Hormones: What’s the Connection? - Endometriosis News

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Migraines and Hormones: What’s the Connection? - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessie Madrigal writes about the link between migraines and hormones, and what can be done to ride out these painful episodes.

Insurance Status of Endometriosis Patients in Puerto Rico Affects Care Given or Sought, Study Finds

New Post: Insurance Status Affects Care Given and Sought by Patients in Puerto Rico, Study Finds https://buff.ly/2KHPqh0

Insurance Status of Endometriosis Patients in Puerto Rico Affects Care Given or Sought, Study Finds A study of women in Puerto Rico found those with public insurance 3 times less likely to get lab tests or other basic exams than those with a private plan.

Eating for Endometriosis, Part 2: Three Methods for Getting Started

New Post: Eating for Endometriosis, Part 2: Three Methods for Getting Started https://buff.ly/2ZSAY9u

Eating for Endometriosis, Part 2: Three Methods for Getting Started Columnist Jessica Duffin shares tips from her personal experience for those who are beginning a diet-based approach to treating their disease.

VEGFR1 Blockade a Potential Endometriosis Treatment, Study Reports

New Post: VEGFR1 Blockade May be Viable Treatment for Women With Endometriosis, Mouse Study Shows https://buff.ly/31UfkU4

VEGFR1 Blockade a Potential Endometriosis Treatment, Study Reports Blocking the activity of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) may be a viable treatment for endometriosis, a mouse study suggests.

What It's Like to Live with an Invisible Illness - Endometriosis News

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What It's Like to Live with an Invisible Illness - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessie Madrigal writes about the issues that come with having an invisible illness, and wonders whether she will ever be "ill enough" for some.

Study: Orilissa Increases Workplace Productivity in Endometriosis Patients

New Post: Orilissa Increases Workplace Productivity in People with Endometriosis, Study Suggests https://buff.ly/2Rqc5yN

Study: Orilissa Increases Workplace Productivity in Endometriosis Patients A study reports that Orilissa (elagolix) can also have economic benefits, as it allows people with endometriosis to work more and be more productive.

Eating for Endometriosis, Part 1: Do the Research - Endometriosis News

New Post: Eating for Endometriosis, Part 1: Do the Research https://buff.ly/2WWuXeT

Eating for Endometriosis, Part 1: Do the Research - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessica Duffin discusses how she began her research into diet and inflammation to help assuage her endometriosis symptoms.

Debiopharm, Ipsen Extend Partnership for Patient Access to Decapeptyl

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Debiopharm, Ipsen Extend Partnership for Patient Access to Decapeptyl Debiopharm and Ipsen announced an extension of an agreement for the development, manufacturing, and distribution of Decapeptyl (triptorelin).

Delving into Edometriosis Symptoms - Endometriosis News

New Post: The Emotional Journey of Delving into Endometriosis Symptoms https://buff.ly/2FaB9Vy

Delving into Edometriosis Symptoms - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessie Madrigal considers the other diagnoses that may accompany endometriosis and the complicated emotions these generate.

Thyroid Hormone Level May Affect Chronic Pain, Severity of Endometriosis

New Post: Levels of Thyroid Hormones May Affect Chronic Pain, Disease Severity in Endometriosis Patients, Study Suggests https://buff.ly/2Rcs1ol

Thyroid Hormone Level May Affect Chronic Pain, Severity of Endometriosis Endometriosis patients with thyroid dysfunction may have increased risk for more intense chronic pain and increased disease severity, a study suggests.

Why I'm Training to Be a Women's Health Coach - Endometriosis News

New Post: Why I’m Training to Be a Women’s Health Coach https://buff.ly/2WFdu5u

Why I'm Training to Be a Women's Health Coach - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessica Duffin describes the difficulty of finding information about nonmedical treatments that are specifically for endometriosis symptoms.

Endometriosis, RA, and IBD Increase Fibromyalgia Risk, Study Suggests

New Post: Endometriosis, RA, and IBD Increase Fibromyalgia Risk, Study Suggests https://buff.ly/2XFRdG2

Endometriosis, RA, and IBD Increase Fibromyalgia Risk, Study Suggests Read about a study showing that RA, IBD, and endometriosis all increase a person's risk of developing fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain.

Should We Remind Others That We Are More than Our Chronic Illness

New Post: Should We Remind Others That We Are More than Our Chronic Illness? https://buff.ly/2EVM4Cw

Should We Remind Others That We Are More than Our Chronic Illness Columnits Jessie Madrigal wonders whether it is worth reminding others that our lives are about more than managing a chronic illness.

Study: Laparoscopic Surgery Aids Endometriosis Patients with Pelvic Pain

New Post: Laparoscopic Surgery Especially Benefits Endometriosis Patients with Pelvic Pain, Study Suggests https://buff.ly/2InzkWh

Study: Laparoscopic Surgery Aids Endometriosis Patients with Pelvic Pain Those with severe endometriosis and pelvic pain show the most improvement in quality of life a year after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, a study reports.

There's More to Your Health Than Endo - Endometriosis News

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There's More to Your Health Than Endo - Endometriosis News Columnist Jessica Duffin reminds herself that looking after her general health is just as important as treating the symptoms of her chronic illness.

Antibiotic Metronidazole Reduces Size of Endometriosis Lesions, Mouse Study Suggests

New Post: Antibiotic Metronidazole Reduces Size of Endometriosis Lesions, Mouse Study Suggests https://buff.ly/2Wta5Md

Antibiotic Metronidazole Reduces Size of Endometriosis Lesions, Mouse Study Suggests The antibiotic metronidazole reduced the size of endometriosis lesions in a mouse model of the disease, possibly by reducing the growth of gut bacteria.