Women, partner violence and pain
As the potential for greater repression of women’s autonomy grows (Afghanistan, United States, Mexico), along with racist and misogynist statements from business leaders (DGL CEO Simon Henry) it’s timely to look at pain in women. We already know that more women than men present with persistent pain (Blyth, n.d.), while women who are seen for their pain are more often misdiagnosed, offered psychiatric medication or psychological intervention only and have their experiences dismissed as “hysterical, fabricated, or nonexistent” (Samulowitz, et al., 2018). My daughter, when attending Emergency Departmen...
Source: HealthSkills Weblog - May 8, 2022 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: BronnieLennoxThompson Tags: Chronic pain Professional topics Research Science in practice biopsychosocial gender Health pain management partner violence Source Type: blogs
The hidden costs of fully covered infertility treatment
After years of searching for answers to my pain, I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis during my second year of medical school. However, the joy of finally having a diagnosis quickly became overshadowed by the knowledge that I was now a part of the 1 in 4 female physicians who suffer from infertility. As aRead more …The hidden costs of fully covered infertility treatment originally appeared inKevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 26, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/post-author/stephanie-e-moss" rel="tag" data-wpel-link="internal" > Stephanie E. Moss < /a > < /span > Tags: Education OB/GYN Source Type: blogs
Excitable Nanoparticles Destroy Endometriosis Lesions
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a nanoparticle system that can aid with the removal of endometrial lesions in a minimally invasive fashion. In endometriosis, endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing pain and affecting fertility. Surgery to remove these lesions is often unsuccessful and repeat surgeries are often required. The research team’s nanoparticle technology can aid in minimally invasively destroying such lesions.
The iron oxide nanoparticles can be delivered intravenously and are targeted to accumulate in endometrial lesions, and also handily act as an MRI contrast agent. By ap...
Source: Medgadget - April 25, 2022 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Nanomedicine Ob/Gyn Radiology OregonState Source Type: blogs
Meet Rebecca …
Rebecca explains her symptoms of worsening menstrual cycles after her tubal ligation and her ultimate decision to have tubal ligation reversal surgery with Dr Monteith.
The post Meet Rebecca… appeared first on A Personal Choice. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog)
Source: Tubal Reversal Blog - November 23, 2021 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Dr. Monteith Tags: Dr. Monteith ptls tubal ligation reversal tubal reversal surgery why tubal reversal Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center depressed endometriosis headaches intimacy menopause menstral flow migraine headaches mood swings post tubal Source Type: blogs
Woman ’ s Health Startup Pollie Wins Bayer G4A ’ s Attention With Female-Focused Chronic Condition Play
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH
Forget being pigeon-holed as a “femtech” company! VERY early-stage women’s health startup, Pollie, is taking an integrated care approach to complex chronic conditions that either just affect women, OR impact women differently or disproportionally than men. Think not only about conditions caused by hormone imbalances like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) or endometriosis, but also auto-immune disorders and digestive disorders that present differently or more frequently in women.
Co-Founder and CEO, Jane Sagui, drops by to talk us through the platform Pollie is building (and I mea...
Source: The Health Care Blog - November 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Health Tech Health Technology Jessica DaMassa WTF Health Chronic conditions chronic disease management femtech Jane Sagui Pollie woman's health Women's Health Source Type: blogs
Accelerating the Development of Tests for Endometriosis and Cancer
NIGMS’ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program works toward more effective methods for patient screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Translating lab discoveries into health care products requires large investments of time and resources. Through the STTR Regional Technology Transfer Accelerator Hubs for IDeA States program, NIGMS helps researchers interested in transitioning their discoveries and/or inventions into products. Here are the stories of three researchers working with the XLerator Hub, which funds projects in the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico.
Ending Diagnostic Delays for Endomet...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - April 7, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Injury and Illness Cancer Diseases Profiles Scientific Process Source Type: blogs
5 myths about endometriosis
While endometriosis is a common condition, affecting as many as one in every 10 American women, it is complex and often misunderstood. Endometriosis occurs when tissue much like the tissue that normally lines the uterus — called the endometrium — starts to grow elsewhere in the body. These growths may cause pain, scarring, and, in some instances, infertility.
One study shows it can take up to seven years for a woman to get a diagnosis of endometriosis because symptoms may mimic other common conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome or pelvic inflammatory disease. And misconceptions about the disease, including the f...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kelly Bilodeau Tags: Adolescent health Pain Management Women's Health Source Type: blogs
Treating the pain of endometriosis
Many women suffer through years of painful menstrual periods before they are able to get an answer about what’s causing them: a common and often undiagnosed condition called endometriosis.
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when tissue much like the tissue that lines a woman’s uterus — called the endometrium — starts to grow in other places inside the body. Most commonly, these growths are within the pelvis, such as on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the outer surface of the uterus, or the bladder.
During the menstrual cycle each month, the tissue lining the uterus grows thicker, then...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kelly Bilodeau Tags: Pain Management Stress Surgery Women's Health Source Type: blogs
Endometriosis in the UK: time for change
This report highlights the impact endometriosis can have on all aspects of a person ’s life, and urges Ministers to take bold action to ensure those with endometriosis have access to the right care at the right time. It finds that average diagnosis times for endometriosis have not improved in over a decade.ReportAll-Party Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis - publications (Source: Health Management Specialist Library)
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - October 23, 2020 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Local authorities, public health and health inequalities NHS measurement and performance Patient involvement, experience and feedback Source Type: blogs
Endometriosis in the UK: time for change
All Party Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis - An inquiry by the APPG on Endometriosis has highlighted the devastating impact endometriosis can have on all aspects of a person ’s life. The inquiry surveyed over 10,000 people with endometriosis, interviewed healthcare practitioners and those with the condition about their experiences. Amongst the findings was that average diagnosis times for endometriosis have not improved in over a decade and it still takes eight years on average to get a diagnosis. The inquiry report sets out a series of support measures it asks all UK governments to commit to.ReportMore detail&...
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - October 19, 2020 Category: UK Health Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient involvement, experience and feedback Source Type: blogs
Endometriosis Chocolate Cysts - Meaning, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
(Source: Dr.Malpani's Blog)
Source: Dr.Malpani's Blog - August 31, 2020 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: blogs
A bizarre right wing obsession
As we know, Resident Dump is prone to magical thinking -- whatever pops into his head, that he says aloud, becomes true by the God-like power of his words. Three million illegal aliens voted for Hillary Clinton. His inaugural crowd was the biggest ever. The coronavirus is just going to disappear, you ' ll see, it will be like magic . . .I could go on endlessly but you already know that he ' s insane. So one of the nonsensical ideas that popped into his head was that an anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, is actually a miracle cure for Covid-19. That is biologically completely implausible -- it is toxic to the met...
Source: Stayin' Alive - July 28, 2020 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
Call for Applications: Bayer G4A Partnerships 2020
SPONSORED POST
By BAYER G4A
Digital health is changing the world
From chronic disease management to prevention, G4A’s goal is to empower people with the tools and access they need to take control of their health. G4A does this through fostering a diverse and vibrant ecosystem of digital health partners to support their growth and impact.
On April 20th, G4A launched its 2020 Partnership Program with an open call for applications. The aim of the Partnerships Program is to work with companies across the globe on healthcare’s toughest challenges and innovate together towards a future of integrated care. Th...
Source: The Health Care Blog - June 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Health Tech Bayer Bayer G4A Bayer G4A Partnerships Program digital health Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly and Endometriosis
The post Wheat Belly and Endometriosis appeared first on Dr. William Davis. (Source: Wheat Belly Blog)
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - January 5, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle Inflammation Source Type: blogs
