Migraine and Endometriosis: Exploring a Comorbid Link

Migraine and Endometriosis: Exploring a Comorbid Link By Selma Oransay

Migraine is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and disproportionately affects women of reproductive age—many of whom also suffer from endometriosis. While the two conditions may appear unrelated, emerging research suggests they could share common biological and genetic…

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Behavioral Symptoms in an Animal Model of Endometriosis

Behavioral Symptoms in an Animal Model of Endometriosis By Yu Yu

Recent studies suggest that there is a relationship between endometriosis and some behavioral symptoms. Prolonged pelvic pain and the other endometriosis symptoms can often affect psychological and social functioning, resulting in issues with social relationships, sexuality, and even mental health.…

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Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione Peroxidase as biomarkers for endometriosis

Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione Peroxidase as biomarkers for endometriosis By Demet Candaş Green

When it comes to the diagnosis of endometriosis, the gold standard is a visual inspection by laparoscopy followed by histological confirmation. Laparoscopy is an invasive surgery. A noninvasive diagnostic tool for endometriosis is highly desirable; however, there are no validated…

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