Endometriosis RESEARCH NEWS
A comprehensive overview and summary of the proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Endometriosis, including news on genetics, diagnostics, basic and clinical research, as well as the overall management of endometriosis has been published.
http://www.endometriosis.org/WCEupdate.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:
http://www.endometriosis.org/trials0905EN.html
HOT NEWS AND ARTICLES
The Italian Senate has concluded their investigation on endometriosis as a social disease, and Senator Laura Biaconi has called on a number of issues to be addressed to officially recognise endometriosis, including the need for improved therapeutic options, as well as economic aid to women with the disease. A huge step forward for all women with endometriosis!
http://www.endometriosis.org/press16january2006.html
Danazol has been used to treat women with endometriosis since the 1970s. Though its use is now on the decline, it may still be effective for some women with endometriosis.
http://www.endometriosis.org/danazol.html
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The first scientific congress on endometriosis in East Africa takes place on 14 March 2006 in Kampala
http://www.endometriosis.org/east-africa.html
15th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy takes place on 29 March – 1 April 2006 in Buenos Aires in Argentina.
http://www.isge2006.com.ar
The World Meeting on Gynaecological Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis takes place on 10 – 14 May 2006 in Milano, Italy
http://www.milan2006.it/