Endometriosis risks found
Tuesday, 09 March 2010
Queensland Institute of Medical Research

Although this latest study has shed light
upon risk factors for developing
endometriosis, there is still no known cure
for this painful condition.
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20100903-20691-2.html
Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) scientists have
identified a new link between strong period pain experienced in
adolescence and early adulthood and the risk of endometriosis.

Researchers from QIMR’s Gynaecological Cancer Laboratory have found
having strong period pain often at an early age doubles a woman’s risk
of developing endometriosis.

 The study also found that girls starting their menstrual cycle after
14 years old had a significantly decreased risk of endometriosis.

Researchers analysed information from more than 500 Australian women –
making this one of the largest studies of its kind. Information about
early menstrual characteristics in women with moderate to severe
endometriosis was compared to data from women who had not been
diagnosed with endometriosis.

 “Although the relationship between menstrual characteristics and
endometriosis has been studied extensively, most research has focused
on the recent menstrual cycle characteristics of women with the
disease. Our research is one of the first studies to look at the
factors contributing to the development of endometriosis long before
symptoms and diagnosis occur,” said Dr Christina Nagle from QIMR.

In a related study last year, Dr Nagle and her team found that being
overweight at 10 years of age also doubles the risk of developing
endometriosis in later life.

“Our research aims to better understand the signs and symptoms before
the disease develops and to help identify women at higher risk. Early
intervention will result in better health outcomes for women with this
condition.”

To date, there is no known cause or cure for endometriosis, which
affects 10% of women, causing severe pain and reduced fertility, in
many cases. Disease symptoms can be managed through pain medication,
hormone treatment or surgery, or a combination of each.

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