By Ayse AyhanRethinking Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Endometriosis
By Ayse Ayhan
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used medications for relieving pain associated with endometriosis. However, whether long-term NSAID use influences the disease process itself has remained unclear. A new study published in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology by…
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AI-Derived Biomarkers in Endometriosis
By Ayse Ayhan
Diagnosing endometriosis remains a major challenge, often requiring invasive procedures and long delays before confirmation. A study published in Journal of Reproductive Immunology, lead by Huo and Chen from China explores whether gene expression patterns and immune cell changes in the…
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By Eylül GÜNGenetic Insights into Brain Networks and Their Impact on Endometriosis Risk
By Eylül GÜN
While the exact origins of endometriosis are still not fully understood, emerging evidence points to the central nervous system (CNS) as a significant factor in the development and persistence of the condition. The CNS is responsible for processing pain signals,…
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By Selma OransaySocial media and endometriosis management
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis has a negative impact on social life, work, daily activities, personal relationship, and overall quality of life. A study from Australia recently published in the Australian New Zeland Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reports that social media helps these…
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By Yu YuEndometriosis Knowledgebase
By Yu Yu
Several studies have pointed to possible genetic factors in endometriosis. Targeted gene-based and high-throughput methods such as Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) have been previously employed to identify endometriosis-associated genes. However, the accuracy of these data are difficult to evaluate and…
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By Kasthuri NairBiomarker Networks Might Help Reveal the Mechanism Behind Endometriosis
By Kasthuri Nair
Scientists have yet to uncover the molecular mechanisms that promote endometriosis disease progression. Xiao et al. recently published a study in Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine where they hoped to shed new light on the pathogenesis of endometriosis. In their study…
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