Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a problem affecting a woman's uterus - the place where a baby grows when she's pregnant. Endometriosis is when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else. It can grow on the ovaries, behind the uterus or on the bowels or bladder. Rarely, it grows in other parts of the body.

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis describes a condition where deposits of womb lining or endometrium are found lying in areas of the body outside of the womb.

Endometriosis Symptoms

Endometriosis Diagnosis

Endometriosis Treatments

Endometriosis Prognosis

Endometriosis Causes

Endometriosis Pathology

Missed or Delayed Diagnosis of Endometriosis

Endometriosis: Delayed Diagnosis Impacts Disease Management and Patient Well-Being

Recent Advances in the Treatment of Endometriosis

Latest Endometriosis News and Research

New research paves the way for non-hormonal endometriosis treatments

Roughly 200 million women around the world suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes tissue from the lining of the uterus to grow in places outside of the uterus.

22 Mar 2025

Oophorectomy linked to higher risk of heart failure in women

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed, in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

20 Mar 2025

GP reveals seven ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms

In the UK, one in 10 women has Endometriosis. With March marking Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, reveals ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms.

19 Mar 2025

Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

Scientists identified 195 genetic risk loci across 42 female reproductive health conditions, revealing shared genetic pathways and developing a polygenic risk score for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). These findings pave the way for personalized reproductive healthcare and targeted treatments based on genetic risk.

12 Mar 2025

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Health

Prof. Dr. Inge Herrmann discusses her innovative work in healthcare, focusing on a reversible hydrogel implant that could transform gynecological treatments.

4 Mar 2025

Exercise improves mental well-being of women living with chronic pelvic pain disorders

A new Mount Sinai study provides compelling evidence that exercise can significantly help the mental well-being of millions of women living with chronic pelvic pain disorders (CPPDs), such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids.

26 Feb 2025

Gynecological conditions may raise risk of heart disease and stroke

Having one or more common gynecological disorders, such as endometriosis or heavy or irregular periods, may be linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and conditions that affect blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular disease), finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published online in the journal Heart.

24 Feb 2025

Boston University professor receives grant for preeclampsia drug discovery research

Wendy Kuohung, MD, associate professor of obstetrics & gynecology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been awarded a two-year, Discovery Research Grant from March of Dimes.

21 Feb 2025

Study finds varying cardiovascular risks associated with different hormonal contraceptives

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise estimates for different products than previous studies.

13 Feb 2025

Targeting PAK5 could offer new therapeutic approach for endometriosis

Endometriosis, a prevalent gynecological condition, is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissues outside the uterus, leading to severe pain and infertility in affected women.

11 Feb 2025

Study reveals link between traumatic experiences and endometriosis risk

The study finds a connection between trauma and endometriosis, suggesting that addressing psychological factors could improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

10 Feb 2025

Childhood and adult trauma may play a role in endometriosis pathogenesis

The University of Barcelona has participated in an international study that has found new evidence linking traumatic experiences and stressful events with endometriosis, a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus.

6 Feb 2025

Study suggests a possible link between trauma and endometriosis

The study is an international collaboration based on previous research that has suggested a possible connection between trauma and endometriosis.

5 Feb 2025

Endometriosis linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk

Researchers explore the association between endometriosis and cardiovascular risk.

27 Jan 2025

Study reveals endometriosis as a major cause of hospitalization in Australia

University of Queensland researchers have conducted the first longitudinal study on the impact of endometriosis on Australia's healthcare system, finding the disease is a significant cause of hospitalisation.

15 Jan 2025

Anhedonia: The hidden psychological toll of deep endometriosis

Nearly 30% of women with deep endometriosis experience reduced pleasure sensitivity (anhedonia), linked to chronic pelvic pain, highlighting overlooked psychological consequences of this condition.

6 Jan 2025

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

Under Rhiannon White's leadership, Clue is transforming menstrual health tracking into a powerful tool for research and improved reproductive health outcomes.

3 Jan 2025

A new blood test for endometriosis

Australian researchers develop novel test to diagnose debilitating condition affecting one in nine Australian women and girls.

3 Jan 2025

Genetic shifts in reproductive traits link to aging and health risks

This study explores the genetics of human reproductive traits, revealing links to aging, health outcomes, and longevity while highlighting the role of genetic factors in modern fertility shifts.

17 Dec 2024

Women with infertility have higher risk of developing systemic autoimmune diseases

Women who experience infertility but do not use fertility treatments have a higher risk of developing a group of conditions called systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) in the nine years after a naturally conceived birth compared to women without fertility problems.

4 Dec 2024