Current News
MAY 2010: Juneau Biosciences - Endometriosis gene discoveries
MAR 2010: Trans fats could increase risk of endometriosis, whilst omega 3 oils could prevent it
FEB 2010: Visanne - New long-term treatment for endometriosis
OCT 2009: New IVF test improves chance of birth
AUG 2009: New test could diagnose endometriosis without surgery
JUL 2009: MRI scan could diagnose endometriosis
JUL 2009: Chinese herbal medicine - promising for treatment of endo
APR 2009: Dienogest; a new treatment for endometriosis?
APR 2009: Study on treatment for endometriosis pain
FEB 2009: Endometriosis linked with premature births
JAN 2009: Progress made in understanding causes and treatment of endometriosis
NOV 2008: Tomatoes could help ease endo symptoms
A powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes could help treat endometriosis, a new study suggests. More
AUG 2008: Teams join forces to beat endometriosis
RESEARCHERS at two Scottish universities have joined forces in the hope of shedding light on endometriosis, which afflicts an estimated two million women in the UK each year. More
World Congress on Endometriosis (WCE) 2008
The tenth World Congress on Endometriosis was held in March this year in Melbourne, Australia.
What is the WCE?
The WCE is held every two to three years. Nearly 1000 specialists from around the world meet to discuss findings on the condition. Their goal is to understand the disease, move towards better treatments and ultimately, to find a cure.
Here's a round of of news from the conference:
$2.6 million funding!
A massive $2.6 million was awarded to The International Endogene Consortium, which is studying the genetic background of endometriosis. More
Risk for women with easily burned skin
The risk of endometriosis is higher among women with moles, freckles and skin that is burns easily, according to research revealed at the WCE. More
Green tea helps control endo
Green tea has long been recognised for its health benefits, and now it’s been suggested that it can help control endometriosis. More
Underweight 16-year-olds at greater risk
Girls who are underweight at 16 have a higher risk of endometriosis, according to a study by Dr Christina Nagle. More
For more news from the WCE visit www.wce2008.com
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Endometriosis UK wins Award
We aredelighted to announce that Endometriosis UK has won a Highly Commended Award in the GlaxoSmithKline King’s Fund IMPACT awards. More
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