Endometriosis.org is the global platform for news in the field of endometriosis. It facilitates the exchange of current information and evidence based research between clinicians, scientists, and national support groups worldwide.
HOT NEWS
The European Commission has made a historic decision to include women’s health, and endometriosis in particular, in their 2006 Public Health Programme
www.endometriosis.org/press16february06.html
Austrian Health Minister Maria Rauch-Kallat calls for or more information and education about endometriosis, as well as increased research on how this illness arises.
www.endometriosis.org/press24january2006.html
National endometriosis groups are staging endometriosis awareness events across the world. Support their efforts - get involved!
www.endometriosis.org/awareness2006.html
The World Endometriosis Society has published its e-journal for first quarter 2006.
wes.endometriosis.org/ejournal.htm
RESEARCH NEWS
A Cochrane review has found that endometriosis patients who use gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists in the run-up to IVF have improved outcomes.
www.endometriosis.org/research0206.html
If you are between 18-45 years old, are diagnosed with endometriosis, and wish to participate in a clinical trial to test a non-hormonal drug to relieve the symptoms of endometriosis pain, then click here:
www.endometriosis.org/trials0905EN.html
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The first scientific congress on endometriosis in East Africa takes place on 14 March 2006 in Kampala, Uganda.
www.endometriosis.org/east-africa.html
The international symposium: Endometriosis 2006 takes place on 23 – 25 March 2006 in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
www.endometriose2006.net
15th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy takes place on 29 March – 1 April 2006 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
www.isge2006.com.ar