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This study looked at whether a hormone pill called dienogest works as well as standard hormone injections for collecting eggs in women with endometriosis who want to preserve their fertility. Researchers compared the number of mature eggs collected from 130 women using either die…

This study looked at over 1100 women who had surgery for ovarian endometriomas (chocolate cysts caused by endometriosis). After surgery, they took one of four hormone treatments for at least six months. Researchers tracked who had a new cyst within two years. The goal was to find…

This study compared two treatments for deep endometriosis in the rectum: long-term hormones or surgery. 78 women aged 35-50 who did not plan pregnancy were randomly assigned to either 24 months of hormone therapy or rectal surgery followed by hormones. The goal was to see which a…

This study tested a new saliva test to diagnose endometriosis, a painful condition affecting many women. Researchers collected saliva from 1140 women aged 18-43 in France to see if the test could accurately confirm or rule out the disease. The goal is to reduce the long delay—oft…

This study tested a drug called cabergoline to see if it can safely reduce chronic pain in women and teens with endometriosis. The drug works by blocking new blood vessel growth that feeds the disease. 129 participants with surgically-confirmed endometriosis and ongoing pelvic pa…

This study looked at whether combining yoga with pelvic floor physical therapy could help women with endometriosis feel less pain in their pelvis and during sex. 82 women signed up, and 50 finished the 3-month program. They filled out questionnaires before and after to measure ch…

This study tested an experimental drug called HMI-115 against a placebo in 142 women with moderate-to-severe endometriosis pain. The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce pain over 12 weeks. Participants had a confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis and reported significan…

This study looked at whether yoga can reduce pelvic pain and improve quality of life for women with endometriosis. Sixty women with long-term pelvic pain took part. They practiced yoga and reported their pain and well-being using standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if yo…

This study looked at whether a TENS unit, a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses through the skin, can help reduce pain during endometriosis flare-ups. Forty women with surgically confirmed endometriosis tracked their pain, medication use, and bleeding for three month…

This study tested a dietary supplement made from parsley, rosemary, selenium, and other natural ingredients in 36 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and the need for painkillers when added to their usual treatment. The supplement aims to offer a…

This study tested whether a 12-week adapted physical activity program could improve health-related quality of life in 51 women with endometriosis in Martinique. Participants followed a personalized exercise plan designed to reduce pain and fatigue. The goal was to see if regular,…

This study tested a program called PEEPS for people with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Over eight weeks, participants attended group sessions with a doctor, pain psychologist, physical therapist, and yoga instructor. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce pain int…

This study tested two drugs—letrozole and danazol—to see which works better for easing pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Sixty women aged 18 to 45 with moderate to severe pain took part. The goal was to measure how much their pain scores dropped over time.

This study looked at whether following a healthy diet based on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) could help reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with endometriosis. 109 women with confirmed endometriosis and significant pain took part. Researchers measured p…

This study tested two pelvic floor muscle strengthening methods—EMG-biofeedback and rebound therapy—in 42 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves muscle strength, and boosts quality of life. Participants had at least moderate pain and wer…

This study tested a drug called elagolix in 202 women with moderate to severe pain from endometriosis. The goal was to see if it reduces painful periods and pelvic pain better than a placebo. Participants took pills daily for 12 weeks, and researchers measured pain relief using s…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during a trans-vaginal ultrasound could help women with endometriosis feel less anxious and in less pain. 155 women were randomly assigned to either use VR or have the standard exam. The study measured their anxiety and pain le…

This study looked at whether the drug letrozole can prevent pain during ovarian stimulation (a key part of fertility treatment) in women with endometriosis. 60 women participated, and researchers measured pain levels and egg quality. The goal was to find a way to make fertility t…

This study tested a web-based program called My Pelvic Plan for people with chronic pelvic pain, including endometriosis. The goal was to see if the program could help reduce pain, improve physical function, and boost quality of life. 70 participants from the University of Michig…

This study tested three approaches to treat vestibulodynia, a long-term vulvar pain condition that affects about 1 in 6 women. 209 women received either a numbing cream, an oral medication, both, or a placebo to see which worked best for pain relief. The goal was to help women an…

This study compared an 8-week online yoga program to a standard physical exercise routine in 52 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if yoga could reduce pain (like menstrual cramps and pain during sex) and improve daily life. Participants attended live video sessions an…

This study tested whether Korean manupuncture, a type of hand acupuncture, can reduce pain in women with endometriosis. 74 women with endometriosis were randomly assigned to receive either real or placebo hand acupuncture. The goal was to see if this gentle, non-drug approach cou…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS can help relieve chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Thirty women who were already on hormone therapy and had daily pain scores above 4 out of 10 took part. The treatment involved several s…

This study measured 14 different trace elements (like iron, selenium, and lead) in the blood of women with endometriosis, ovarian cancer, or endometrial cancer, and compared them to healthy women. The goal was to see if certain minerals are higher or lower in these conditions. Ea…

This completed study looked at 2000 women with endometriosis to see if lesions and related tumors are more common on the right or left side of the pelvis. During surgery, doctors recorded the exact location of each lesion. The goal was to better understand how endometriosis devel…

This study looked at how a new drug called SHR7280 affects the way the body processes other common medicines. Twenty healthy men took SHR7280 along with several other drugs to see if there were any changes in drug levels or side effects. The goal was to gather important safety in…

This study looked at tissue samples from 15 women with deep endometriosis to measure nerve and blood vessel growth around painful nodules. Researchers wanted to see how far these changes spread into healthy-looking tissue and how they relate to pain scores. The goal was to help s…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) could help doctors see endometriosis lesions during surgery. Researchers used videos from 26 patients' laparoscopic procedures to train an AI model to spot the disease in real time. The goal was to create a tool that could im…

This study looked at whether levels of cell free DNA (tiny DNA fragments) in blood and fluid around eggs are higher in women with endometriosis who are doing IVF. Researchers compared 114 women with and without endometriosis to see if these DNA levels relate to egg quality and pr…

This study tested whether using an ultrasound during surgery helps doctors decide the best technique to remove endometriosis from the rectum. Ten women with deep pelvic endometriosis took part. The ultrasound was used before and after the initial shaving procedure to see if a mor…

This study followed over 1,400 pregnant women with endometriosis to understand how the disease affects pregnancy. Researchers tracked complications like preterm birth, preeclampsia, and placenta issues based on the type of endometriosis. The goal is to help doctors better monitor…

This study looked at whether freezing eggs (oocyte cryopreservation) is a good option for women with benign ovarian cysts that keep coming back, like endometriomas or dermoid cysts. These women often need multiple surgeries, which can harm their ovaries and reduce fertility. The …

This study looked at how endometriosis affects egg development and quality. Researchers analyzed fluid and cells around eggs from 16 women with and without endometriosis. The goal was to find biological clues that might explain infertility, not to test a treatment.

This study looked at 56 women with endometriosis to see if severe deep pain during sex is linked to a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Participants completed daily pain surveys and underwent a pain-pressure test ov…

This study looked at 78 women to understand why standard treatments for endometriosis often fail to relieve chronic pelvic pain. Researchers examined the roles of hormones, immune chemicals, stress, and genetics, and how nerves and muscles contribute to pain. The goal was to gath…

This study measured levels of a protein called ANGPTL4 in 80 women—some with endometriosis and some healthy. The goal was to see if this protein could be a better marker for diagnosing the condition than current tests. Researchers compared blood and fluid samples to look for link…