UCLA Medical Center and Dr. Ali to treat Endometiriosis.

I am very encouraged today as I read the news that Dr. Ali director of the Los Angeles Family Health Center and renowned surgeon is bringing his background and knowledge to UCLA. Ali will also be bringing years of study in the field of Endometioris. The ability to have such a well rounded physician and advocate for our cause at one of the leading hospitals in the country is unsurpassed. Please join me in welcoming him. You can read the article online here.

Second Quarter Earning Anounced at Nuerocrine BioSciences

While company stock is down, and Nuerocrine BioSciences are still reporting a loss of nearly 42 million dollars for the first two quarters of 2008, I find it almost laughable that such companies are crying hard times, in the midst of releasing more and more antagonist drugs. I find it somewhat reassuring though as you read into the article that subjects of the 602 tests seam to be actually liking the effects of this treatment. In addition some patients and investors alike claim that the July 30^th end date for the study will lead to even further answers about how such bioscience may one day be able to alleviate the pain of endometriosis for patients. The study was limited to 252 patients. While I am encouraged by the study itself, I am discouraged that only 250 patients are being studied in a controlled environment when there are more then 70 million women in this world suffering from this disease.

Read the report here

Pros and Cons of Endometriosis Treatment and Surgeries

For some the Fourth of July sparked fireworks above their cities. Some looked into the sky at the crackling of the bright colors which lined the night thinking about the beauty of all they were taking in. However, doctors in Cleavland OH were releasing a press release that sent other Endo patients like myself off with a different explosion.

I am not sure why it angers me so, that once again some doctor has made a name for himself by saying that the only real way to treat endometriosis is to suggest a hysterectomy to his patients. Although he claims that laporscopic or Key-hole surgeries are effective in removing tissue, it is reported that surgical reoccurred is higher with these procedures. Therefore it is suggested that patient should consider having a hysterectomy to remove any and all legions in the uterus.

Maybe it is just me but I find fault in the idea that removing my uterus will do anything for the endomeriosis growing in my abdomen, or even the legions growing on my leg. By removing my uterus, doctors would merely be preventing me from having children by empty promises of a cure. I personally know two women who have had hysterectomies for their endometriosis only to have it return. One in the spine the other in the brain, so I will applaud the doctors for acknowledging that this disease indeed needs a cure, but I will consider to explode in anger until a cure means that the disease will no longer be able to come back.

Teams join forces to beat womb condition

Teams join forces to beat womb condition



« Previous « PreviousNext » Next »View GalleryPublished Date: 27 May 2008
By FRANK URQUHART
RESEARCHERS at two Scottish universities have joined forces in the hope of shedding light on a painful disease that afflicts an estimated two million women in the UK each year.
Endometriosis is a condition in which the cells that line the womb are found elsewhere in the body, including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, bowel and intestines, causing discomfort in the area, as the cells thicken and bleed.

It costs tADVERTISEMENThe economy at least £2.8 billion a year in lost working days. It can also affect fertility.

Until now, it has been hard to identify and requires an invasive laparoscopy for a firm diagnosis.

But research involving Aberdeen University and the Medical Research Council Human Reproductive Sciences Unit in Edinburgh has set out to try to discover clues to the causes of the disorder, leading to better diagnosis and new treatments.

Scientists at the universities are part of the Centre for Reproductive Endocrinology and Medicine, launched in Aberdeen yesterday.

A spokeswoman for Aberdeen University said they would be looking "for substances in the body called biomarkers, which can indicate the presence of disease and be used for monitoring responses without surgery.

"Women attending Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for laparoscopies will be asked if they want to take part in the research."

She added: "It is not just endometriosis that will be studied. The collaboration aims to improve reproductive health in women and men."