First Study Links Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Early Menopause
Menstrual abnormalities, endometriosis, pelvic pain, hysterectomy, and early/surgical menopause are all associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), according to new research.
Endometriosis
Women May Be Receiving Unnecessary Hysterectomies
In many cases, treatments other than hysterectomies could be offered to women with benign gynecologic conditions.
Positive Results for Elagolix in Endometriosis Study
AbbVie announced positive results from one of two ongoing Phase 3 trials for elagolix in premenopausal women with endometriosis.
Laparoscopic Power Morcellators Get Safety Labeling Update
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning against the use of laparoscopic power morcellators in hysterectomy or myomectomy procedures for the majority of women.
Spotting May Be Endometriosis Marker for Women With Infertility
Premenstrual spotting for two or more days is associated with endometriosis in women with infertility.
Laparoscopic Uterine Fibroid Removal May Spread Cancer, Says FDA Panel
There’s no way to guarantee that laparoscopic power morcellation for uterine fibroid removal or hysterectomy won’t increase the risk of spreading undetected cancer to other parts of a woman’s body, an FDA advisory panel stated.
J&J Halts Sales of Device for Uterine Fibroid Surgery
Morcellator sales have been halted due to concerns that use of the device in fibroid removal may worsen undetected uterine sarcoma.
Irregular Menstrual Cycles Possible Marker of Ovarian Cancer Risk
Irregular menstrual cycles may be an early marker of ovarian cancer risk.
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Endometriosis Risk
Two organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), β-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) and mirex, are associated with the risk of endometriosis.
Alcohol Consumption Tied to Endometriosis Risk
Alcohol consumption may be associated with an increased endometriosis risk.
