A Surprising Cause of Endometriosis

A Surprising Cause of Endometriosis
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Endometriosis, a debilitating condition that affects fertility in many women, has no cure or clear preventative. However, a new study from Japan offers hope, as it has uncovered a possible link between endometriosis and a specific type of bacteria.

This finding implies that targeted antibiotic treatment could be key in curing this chronic ailment.

George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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