Endometriosis Doesn't always end with menopause: new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07503938
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 492 women after menopause to see how often signs of endometriosis show up on routine ultrasound exams. Researchers used a standard method to check for deep endometriosis and cysts. The goal was to learn more about this condition in older women, which is not well understood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and identify endometriosis in postmenopausal women, improving care for this often-overlooked group.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at how common the condition is, so it won't directly lead to new therapies. The findings may not apply to all women.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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ASL-4 Liguria
Chiavari, Ge, 16033, Italy