UCSF research maps over 600 conditions linked to endometriosis

UCSF research maps over 600 conditions linked to endometriosis

Records from millions of patients at UC health centers found correlations between endometriosis, one of the most common diseases in women, and a bounty of other diseases.

Big data begins to crack the cold case of endometriosis

Scientists at UCSF have found that endometriosis—a painful chronic disease affecting 10% of women that often goes undiagnosed—often occurs alongside conditions like cancer, Crohn's disease, and migraine.

Endometriosis Linked to Hundreds of Diseases, Aiding Diagnosis

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) in the U.S. have found that endometriosis is significantly associated with hundreds of other diseases, including conditions like cancer, autoimmune diseases, and migraines. These findings pave the way for more personalized therapies and further research into the underlying biological mechanisms in endometriosis.  Affecting at least 10% of individuals of reproductive age with a uter…