Sept 2026: Researchers at West Chester University are recruiting participants for a study examining endometriosis, chronic stress, and social support. The study is open to individuals who: -Are 18 years of age or older -Have a diagnosis of endometriosis -Have experienced endometriosis symptoms within the past six months Participation involves completing a brief online survey that […]
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George Mason University Researchers: those with endometriosis may have 46% higher risk of developing Type II Diabetes
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Individuals with endometriosis have a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those without the disease, according to a new study led by researchers at George Mason College of Public Health. Following data from nearly 3 million participants over 25 years, the study, published in Diabetologia, is the largest to date examining the […]
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One Step Closer to Getting Answers About Endometriosis Photo (c) Jackson Laboratory. In 2023, Connecticut launched EndoRISE, a first-of-its-kind state-supported endometriosis initiative led by UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory. Created through groundbreaking legislation, the program includes the nation’s first public, multi-institution endometriosis biorepository, bringing together clinical data and biological samples to advance earlier detection, […]
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Individuals with endometriosis may have a higher risk for stroke, suggests the National Institutes of Health. A recent analysis found that compared to those without the disease, those who had been diagnosed with endometriosis had a 34% higher risk. Study authors concluded that ‘physicians should consider counseling patients with endometriosis about their risk for stroke […]
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Congratulations to Rep. Gilchrest on the passage of her legislation to improve the lives of those with endometriosis. Her Endometriosis Working Group efforts have resulted in the passage of Connecticut House Bill 5278, “An Act Concerning Intimate Examinations, Continuing Medical Education In Screening For Endometriosis And The Effects Of Systemic Racism, Bias, Racial Disparities, And […]
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Endometriosis Research to Receive Funding from the US Dept of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program
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Thanks to Shannon Cohn and the Endo What? Coalition working tirelessly with Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Orrin Hatch on a groundbreaking, bi-partisan initiative to create widespread awareness and meaningful change for the millions of people living with endometriosis, endometriosis will now receive research funding from the Dept. of Defense for the first time in […]