PCOS is a common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive-age women, often characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, ...

After struggling with symptoms of endometriosis and pelvic pain from a very young age, a 25-year-old Cairns woman says she is no longer scared to see ...

Transvaginal ultrasound, endometrial biopsy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are frequently used in the diagnosis of ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) find it harder to get pregnant, have more frequent miscarriages and have a higher ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy that affects women. PCOS is also a leading cause of infertility. Women with PCOS may present with obesity, amenorrhea ...

Being the most common endocrinopathy of young women, polycystic ovary syndrome has much variation in its clinical expression based on ancestry. Ethnic differences of the phenotype are closely ...

Novel PET Approach Identifies Early Signs of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Jan. 22, 2025 — A new molecular imaging technique -- 18F-FAPI PET -- can detect the first signs of tissue remodeling ...

Recent advancements in endometriosis research are transforming treatment, focusing on non-surgical interventions and ...

Loretto Hospital is on a mission to keep addressing healthcare disparities and improving overall health outcomes specifically for women in the communities they serve. To advance this goal, the ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD The endocrine system is made of glands that produce hormones (chemical messengers), ...

A study from Hiroshima University found that when people were told to imagine their virtual bodies in pain, their brains resisted the illusion of ownership. Their findings could provide insights ...

Time is a scarce resource at the doctor’s office, with the average visit lasting nearly 19 minutes, according to 2023 research published in Journal of the American Medical Association Health Forum.