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Early Study Hints at Link Between Certain Sunscreens, Endometriosis

Posted 10 days ago by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, May 17 – A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits. "This is way too early for prime time," said Warren Foster, a professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario, who studies how chemicals affect people. In endometriosis, tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the womb, leading to pain and infertility in some cases. Foster said the causes of this common condition are fuzzy, and "nothing is proven as far as chemicals are concerned." Even if the chemicals do boost the risk of endometriosis, the findings don't specify how many more women might get the disease. Dermatologists consider sunscreen crucial in the prevention of skin cancer. Still, the study authors write that their ... Read more

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Endometriosis Could Raise Risk of 3 Ovarian Cancers

Posted 22 Feb 2012 by Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 – Women with a history of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Endometriosis is a disorder in which cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the body. It affects about 10 percent of women of reproductive age. Researchers analyzed data from more than 23,000 women in 13 studies and found that those with a history of endometriosis had a more than threefold increased risk of clear-cell ovarian cancers, a more than two-fold increased risk of endometrioid tumors, and a twofold increased risk of low-grade serous ovarian cancers. There was no link between endometriosis and increased risk for high-grade serous, mucinous, serous borderline, or mucinous borderline ovarian cancers. The study is published online Feb. 22 in The Lancet Oncology. "This breakthrough could lead to ... Read more

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Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels

Posted 26 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, Jan. 26 – Caffeine changes women's estrogen levels and has different effects in Asian and white women, a new study says. More than 250 women, ages 18 to 44, took part in the study between 2005 and 2007. On average, they consumed 90 milligrams of caffeine a day, about the equivalent of one cup of caffeinated coffee. Estrogen is the reproductive hormone produced by the ovaries. Asian women who consumed an average of 200 milligrams or more of caffeine a day (equivalent to about two cups of coffee) had elevated estrogen levels compared to women who consumed less. But white women who consumed the same amount of caffeine had slightly lower estrogen levels than women who consumed less. Black women who consumed 200 or more milligrams of caffeine daily had elevated estrogen levels, but this finding was not statistically significant, said the U.S. National Institutes of Health ... Read more

Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk of Crohn's, Colitis

Posted 19 Dec 2011 by Drugs.com

MONDAY, Dec. 19 – Women with endometriosis may be up to 80 percent more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis compared to women without the uterine disorder, according to a new long-term study. Endometriosis occurs when the uterine lining – the endometrium – grows outside of the uterus. Symptoms include abdominal pain, heavy menstrual periods and infertility. Exactly why the conditions may be linked is not fully understood. They may share common causes or perhaps the birth control pills used to treat endometriosis may increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease. The new findings appear online Dec. 19 in the journal Gut. The study included nearly 38,000 Danish women who were hospitalized for endometriosis from 1997 to 2007. After 13 years of follow-up, 320 of these women developed inflammatory bowel disease, including 228 cases ... Read more

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Health Tip: Does My Pain Mean Endometriosis?

Posted 14 Oct 2011 by Drugs.com

-- Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, commonly in the ovaries or fallopian tubes. The womenshealth.gov website mentions these typical symptoms of endometriosis: Abdominal, lower back, or pelvic pain during menstruation or prior to it. Bleeding or spotting between periods. Pain in the intestines, bloating, constipation or diarrhea. Pain during or just after sexual intercourse. Pain during a bowel movement. Infertility. Read more

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Omega-3 May Reduce Endometriosis Risk

Posted 24 Mar 2010 by Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, March 24 – Women who consume high levels of trans fats have a 48 percent increased risk of endometriosis, while those who eat diets rich in omega-3 oils are 22 percent less likely to develop the condition, a new study finds. In endometriosis, pieces of the womb lining (endometrium) are found outside of the womb. Some women experience no symptoms, but many suffer severe pain. The condition, which can lead to infertility, affects about 10 percent of women. Treatments include pain medication, hormone drugs or surgery. In this study, researchers analyzed dietary and other data from almost 71,000 women enrolled in the U.S. Nurses Health Study. Over 12 years of follow-up, 1,199 participants were diagnosed with endometriosis. The researchers said their results suggest that diet may be an important factor in the development of the condition. The study is published March 24 in the ... Read more

New Way Found to Diagnose Endometriosis

Posted 12 Jan 2010 by Drugs.com

THURSDAY, Aug. 20 – A new test for endometriosis, the painful gynecologic condition that can impair fertility, requires no surgery and is extremely accurate, two studies show. However, other experts said the accuracy of the new approach, which spots the telltale presence of nerve fibers, needs to be replicated, which the researchers also acknowledged. Until now, a diagnosis of endometriosis – in which the tissue that lines the uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside the uterus – was made by inspection of the pelvis via laparoscopy, a procedure that requires anesthesia. "Laparoscopy is invasive," said Dr. Thomas D'Hooghe, a professor of medicine at Leuven University in Belgium and co-author of one of the studies. "Our test is semi-invasive – office-based, done by a gynecologist, limited discomfort." Both studies were published online Aug. 19 in the journal Human Reproduction. ... Read more

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