Endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows elsewhere in the body, is forcing a significant number of women out of the workforce due to chronic pain and diagnostic delays. According to charity founder Carla Cressy and psychotherapist Dr. Sula Windgassen, systemic issues—including medical bias and a lack of workplace legislation—contribute to … Read more
The U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended two non-invasive tests, Endotest and EndoSure, for use in primary care to help identify endometriosis. While these tools aim to reduce the reliance on diagnostic laparoscopy—a surgical procedure currently required for confirmation—they are intended as supplementary aids rather than standalone diagnostic solutions while … Read more
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have identified a unique blood-based “hormone fingerprint” that can detect endometriosis with over 95% accuracy. By measuring elevated levels of 11-ketotestosterone, a specific androgen, this discovery challenges the traditional estrogen-focused model of the disease and offers a potential path toward replacing invasive laparoscopic surgery with a simple diagnostic blood … Read more
Endometriosis and Birth Defects: What the Latest Research Means for Your Future Family For years, endometriosis has been a topic of intense medical discussion—affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women worldwide. Now, a groundbreaking Canadian study has uncovered a compact but significant link between endometriosis and a higher relative risk of congenital anomalies in infants. … Read more
Recent Imaging Agent Offers Hope for Earlier Endometriosis Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment A novel molecular imaging agent, 99mTc-maraciclatide, is showing significant promise in revolutionizing the diagnosis and management of endometriosis, a chronic and often debilitating condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Recent Phase 2 trial data, published in The Lancet Obstetrics and Gynaecology, suggests the … Read more
If you get butt pain you might want to take notes (Picture: Getty) Experiencing a sudden, sharp zap of pain shooting into your rectum? You’re not alone. Increasingly, Brits are reporting this sensation, dubbed ‘lightning bum’ – a surprisingly common, yet often underreported, medical phenomenon. What Exactly *Is* Lightning Bum? Doctor Hana Patel describes ‘lightning … Read more
The Silent Struggle: Why Endometriosis Awareness Needs a Revolution Bengaluru, and cities like it, are seeing increased diagnoses of endometriosis, particularly among young women. Yet, a significant hurdle remains: the delay in seeking treatment. Doctors report that societal stigma surrounding menstrual health and a reluctance to address pain contribute to a diagnostic delay of six … Read more
The Long Road to Diagnosis: Why Women’s Pain is Still Dismissed For years, Sophie Richards’s debilitating pain was dismissed as “dramatic” or simply “bad periods.” Her story, recently highlighted in Newsweek, is tragically common. It underscores a critical issue in healthcare: the systemic dismissal of women’s pain and the lengthy, often frustrating, journey to a … Read more
Understanding Endometriosis: Current Trends and Future Directions Each year on March 14th, World Endometriosis Day serves as a crucial reminder of a chronic gynecological condition affecting an estimated 10-15% of women of reproductive age globally. Whereas awareness is growing, significant advancements are needed in diagnosis, treatment, and overall understanding of this complex disease. The Evolving … Read more
Fertility Treatments and Cancer Risk: What the Latest Research Reveals A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has shed light on the complex relationship between medically assisted reproduction (MAR) and cancer risk in women. While overall cancer incidence among those who undergo fertility treatments remains comparable to the general population, certain cancer types appear … Read more