Is a condition where the endometrial lining grows outside the uterus, often affecting the functioning of the uterus and ovaries.
Researchers have developed a comprehensive cell map of the human endometrium, and identified new cell types and interactions between them...
No benefit was found for earlier flushing of the fallopian tubes with oil-based contrast, in a study of women with unexplained infertility and good prognosis...
A large-scale genetic study of endometriosis has been carried out to better understand its link to other inflammatory and chronic conditions...
A 'cell atlas' map of gene expression in endometriosis has been created to help improve understanding and treatment of the condition...
Endometriosis is seen as a 'modern mystery' in gynaecology, with its causes not yet fully understood. Prevalent in up to ten percent of individuals of reproductive age, it is one of the most common gynaecological pathologies...
A genetic predisposition to endometriosis may also increase a woman's risk of developing certain types of ovarian cancer, new findings suggest...
The three-dimensional structure of the human endometrium has been discovered, which could lead to greater insights into infertility, embryo implantation, and endometrium-related diseases...
Targeting epigenetic changes caused by gene mutations could potentially treat a severe form of endometriosis, a recent study has reported...
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