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The Stitch

Endometriosis and the lesser-known thoracic endometriosis syndrome

March 26, 2025 Dr. Joseph Nassif,  Dr. Shanda Blackmon,  Dr. Xiaoming Guan,  endometriosis,  thoracic endometriosis syndrome

Baylor Medicine experts discuss thoracic endometriosis syndrome, including symptoms, treatment options and more.

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Momentum

Helpful strategies to put an end to endometriosis

March 17, 2025 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,  Dr. Brooke Thigpen,  endometriosis

Dr. Brooke Thigpen explains what endometriosis patients need to know to get relief from the painful disease.

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From The Labs

A potentially simpler test and novel therapy for endometriosis

October 15, 2024 4-hydroxyindole,  diagnostic test,  endometriosis,  gut microbiome,  IBD,  Research,  treatment

This is the first report of a unique metabolite profile linked to human endometriosis, bringing us closer to better ways to manage the condition.

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Momentum

Endometriosis changed her life, but this woman never stopped looking for relief

February 28, 2023 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,  endometriosis,  Women's Health

Alison Landolt hopes to save others from the suffering, challenges and low points she experienced in her search for Endometriosis relief.

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Momentum

The Importance of Specialized Care for Endometriosis

February 20, 2023 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,  Dr. Joseph Nassif,  endometriosis

Women with endometriosis suffer for nine years, on average, before getting an accurate diagnosis. To prevent long diagnostic delays, Dr. Joseph Nassif stresses the need to seek help from an expert.

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From The Labs

Altered gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

February 9, 2023 diagnostics,  endometriosis,  gut microbiome,  microbiome metabolites,  Research,  treatment

The findings open the door to explore novel therapies and diagnostic tools for this undertreated condition.

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From The Labs

Exploring a potential new treatment for endometriosis

December 13, 2022 endometriosis,  estrogen receptor-beta,  oleuropein,  Research

In animal models, oleuropein effectively suppressed the growth of endometriosis lesions.

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Momentum

What is endometriosis?

March 21, 2022 endometriosis,  Fertility,  Menopause,  Menstrual cycle,  obstetrics and gynecology

Dr. Xiaoming Guan explains endometriosis, a condition that causes a painful lifestyle and other potential health and social issues.

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From The Labs

NPSR1 gene link to endometriosis reveals a potential drug target

September 16, 2021 endometriosis,  NPSR1 gene,  Research,  Rhesus macaque

Combining genetic analyses of humans and rhesus macaques provided confidence and motivation to continue chasing genes linked to endometriosis.

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Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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