PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a troubling problem experienced by around 10% of women of reproductive age. Sufferers may experience multiple ovarian cysts that may cause an increase in the male sex hormone, leading to ovulation problems and possibly infertility. Women with PCOS are also at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden tested whether acupuncture or exercise can bring relief from the syndrome. Elisabet Stener‑Victorin, who led the research, noted that women with PCOS often have high activity in an area known as the sympathetic nervous system – part of the nervous system …read more

Women having surgery for endometriosis face a lot of uncertainty about what will be found.
Unfortunately, many imaging technologies don’t accurately depict endometriosis. CT and ultrasound generally only detect ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis, but don’t show the lesions themselves. Many times, doctors must perform surgery to make a diagnosis.

Things may be changing. Published in the online edition of Radiology, a new study on using MRI to detect deep endometriosis shows promise. With an MRI, radiologists might be able to not only diagnose deep endometriosis, but also accurately locate lesions before surgery. Deep endometriosis requires surgical excision.
The researchers, from the Department …read more