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This study looked at whether using the medication dienogest during egg freezing works as well as standard protocols for women with endometriosis. Dienogest is a common treatment that helps control endometriosis pain and lesions. The research compared how many healthy eggs were co…

This study compared two approaches for managing rectal endometriosis in women not planning pregnancy: continuous hormone therapy versus curative surgery. Researchers followed 78 women aged 35-50 for two years to see which treatment led to better digestive function and quality of …

This study tested whether adding an existing, non-hormonal drug called cabergoline to standard hormonal therapy could better control the chronic pain of endometriosis. It involved 129 adolescent and adult women with surgically-confirmed endometriosis who were already on hormonal …

This study tested whether a medication called elagolix could safely reduce pain for women with moderate to severe endometriosis. Over 200 premenopausal women were randomly assigned to receive either the real drug or a placebo pill for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if the dru…

This study tested different treatments for vestibulodynia, a common chronic pain condition affecting the vulva. Researchers compared a numbing cream, an antidepressant pill, a combination of both, and a placebo to see which best reduced pain and improved quality of life. They als…

This study tested a new saliva test designed to help doctors diagnose endometriosis more quickly. It involved 1,140 women in France who either had or were suspected of having endometriosis. The goal was to see if the test was accurate enough to be used in regular doctor's offices…

This study tested whether using a special vaginal ultrasound during surgery helps surgeons make better decisions. It involved 10 patients with endometriosis affecting the rectum who were scheduled for a specific surgical procedure. The goal was to see if the live ultrasound image…

This study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help surgeons identify endometriosis tissue in real-time during laparoscopic surgery. The AI was trained and validated using video and images from 26 patients who had surgery for endometriosis. The goal was to …

This study tested whether egg freezing could help preserve fertility in women with recurring benign ovarian cysts. Researchers enrolled 82 women at risk of infertility from multiple cyst surgeries to see how many healthy eggs could be collected and frozen. The goal was to prevent…

This study tested whether an investigational drug called HMI-115 could safely reduce pain in women with moderate to severe endometriosis. For 12 weeks, 142 participants received either the drug or a placebo (inactive substance) to compare their pain levels. The main goal was to s…

This study compared two medications, letrozole and danazol, to see which works better for reducing pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Sixty women with confirmed endometriosis and moderate to severe pain participated in this three-month trial. Researchers measured changes in…

This study looked at whether a 3-month program combining yoga and pelvic floor physical therapy could help women with endometriosis manage their chronic pelvic pain and painful intercourse. It involved 82 women who attended weekly sessions. Researchers measured changes in pain le…

This small, completed study tested whether a four-month course of a dietary supplement containing parsley and rosemary extracts could help reduce pain and lower the need for painkillers in women with endometriosis. The supplement was given alongside participants' usual treatments…

This study tested whether an 8-week online yoga program could help reduce pain and improve quality of life for women with endometriosis. It compared the yoga program to a standard online exercise program. The goal was to see if yoga offered better relief for common symptoms like …

This study tested whether Korean manupuncture, a hand-based acupuncture technique, could reduce pain in women with endometriosis. Seventy-four women with diagnosed endometriosis were randomly assigned to receive either the real hand treatment or a placebo version. The goal was to…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during a transvaginal ultrasound could make the procedure less stressful and painful for women with endometriosis. 155 women were randomly assigned to either use a VR headset designed for relaxation or to have the standard exam…

This study tested whether an 8-week yoga program could help women with endometriosis. It involved 60 women who had not done yoga before and measured changes in their pelvic pain, quality of life, and psychological well-being. The goal was to see if yoga could be a helpful support…

This study tested if a TENS unit, a small device that delivers mild electrical pulses through the skin, could help reduce pain during endometriosis flare-ups. For 3 months, 40 participants tracked their pain without the device, then used it for another 3 months while continuing t…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Thirty women with confirmed endometriosis and significant daily pain received the stimulation treatment over several weeks. …

This study tested a web-based program called 'My Pelvic Plan' to see if it could help women with chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis. The program taught self-management skills to reduce pain interference, lower pain intensity, and boost confidence in handling symptoms. Research…

This study tested whether a specially designed exercise program could help women with endometriosis feel better. Researchers in Martinique worked with 51 women to see if regular, adapted physical activity could reduce their pain, improve sleep, and enhance their overall quality o…

This study tested a new 8-week group program designed to help people with endometriosis manage chronic pelvic pain. The program, called PEEPS, combined education, mindfulness, yoga, physical therapy, and peer support. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could reduce how mu…

This study tested if a medication called letrozole could reduce pain for women with endometriosis who are undergoing IVF (egg retrieval). Sixty women were divided into groups to compare letrozole against a placebo (inactive pill) and against women without endometriosis. The main …

This study aimed to understand how endometriosis affects the development and quality of a woman's eggs. Researchers analyzed fluid and cells from 16 women undergoing fertility treatment to look for biological differences. The goal was to find markers that could explain fertility …

This study aimed to understand how endometriosis affects pregnancy outcomes. Researchers followed over 1,400 pregnant women, comparing those with endometriosis to those without. They tracked risks like preterm birth and other complications to help guide better pregnancy care for …

This early-stage study aimed to understand how a new drug called SHR7280 might interact with five other common medications. It involved 20 healthy male volunteers to see if taking SHR7280 changes how the body processes these other drugs. The main goal was to gather safety data, n…

This study aimed to understand why chronic pelvic pain occurs in women with endometriosis, as current treatments often only provide temporary relief. Researchers examined 78 women, including those with and without endometriosis-related pain, to investigate how hormones, the immun…

This study aimed to understand how endometriosis causes pain by examining tissue from 15 women who had surgery. Researchers looked at how many nerves and blood vessels were in the tissue removed during surgery and measured chemicals linked to pain. The goal was to see if these fa…

This study aimed to understand why endometriosis can make it harder to get pregnant, even with IVF. Researchers measured a specific marker of cell damage in the blood and ovarian fluid of 114 women undergoing IVF. They compared levels between women with endometriosis and those wi…

This study aimed to find a better way to detect endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue grows outside the uterus. Researchers compared levels of a specific protein (ANGPTL4) in the blood and pelvic fluid of 80 women—some with endometriosis and some without. The goal was t…

This study aimed to understand if levels of various minerals and metals in the blood differ between healthy women and those with endometriosis, ovarian cancer, or endometrial cancer. Researchers compared blood samples from 40 women to look for patterns. The goal was to gather kno…

This study aims to understand whether endometriosis lesions and related tumors tend to occur more on one side of the pelvis than the other. During surgery, doctors will carefully record the location of each lesion in 2,000 patients to identify any patterns. The findings may help …