ENDOMETRIOSIS

This study looked at over 1,100 women who had surgery for ovarian endometriomas (chocolate cysts) and then took hormone therapy to prevent the cysts from coming back. Researchers compared four common hormone treatments: birth control pills, GnRH agonists, dienogest, and dydrogest…

This study looked at 78 women aged 35-50 with deep endometriosis in the rectum who did not plan to get pregnant. It compared two treatments: continuous hormone therapy (using triptorelin and cyproterone acetate) and rectal surgery (shaving, disc excision, or resection). The goal …

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, stress, and improves quality of life and sleep. Participants were women aged 20-50 with at least mode…

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 an 8-week online yoga program could reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with endometriosis. Fifty-two women with confirmed endometriosis and moderate to severe pain took part. They were randomly assigned to either yoga or a conventional phys…

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

This study tested a drug called elagolix in 202 women with moderate to severe endometriosis pain. The goal was to see if it reduces menstrual cramps and pelvic pain better than a placebo. The trial is complete, and results focus on pain improvement at 12 weeks.

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 completed the program online …

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 looked at whether following a healthy diet (based on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index) 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 pain l…

This study tested whether a 12-week adapted physical activity program could improve the quality of life for women with endometriosis in Martinique. 51 women participated, and researchers measured changes using a special health questionnaire. The goal was to see if regular, gentle…

This study tested a drug called cabergoline to see if it can safely reduce chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. The drug works by blocking the growth of new blood vessels that feed the disease. 129 women aged 15 to 40 with surgically-confirmed endometriosis and ongoin…

This study measured levels of 14 trace elements (like iron, selenium, lead) in blood samples from 40 women: some with endometriosis, some with ovarian or endometrial cancer, and healthy controls. Researchers wanted to see if certain elements are higher or lower in each disease gr…

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…

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

This study looked at 2000 women with endometriosis to see if the lesions tend to appear more on the right or left side of the pelvis. Doctors recorded the exact location of each lesion during surgery. The goal was to better understand how endometriosis develops, which could lead …

This study looked at how endometriosis might affect egg development and quality. Researchers analyzed fluid and cells from the ovaries of 16 women undergoing fertility treatment. The goal was to find clues that could help predict which eggs lead to a live birth.

This study looked at whether using an ultrasound probe inside the vagina during surgery helps doctors decide the best way to remove endometriosis from the rectum. Ten women with deep pelvic endometriosis took part. The ultrasound was used before and after the initial shaving proc…

This study looked at 78 women to understand why endometriosis causes long-term pelvic pain. Researchers examined hormones, immune system chemicals, and genes to find better ways to treat the pain. Participants included women with endometriosis, women with pelvic pain but no endom…

This study followed over 1,400 pregnant women with endometriosis to see how the disease affects pregnancy. Researchers looked at risks like early birth, pregnancy loss, and other complications based on the type of endometriosis. The goal is to help doctors better monitor and care…