Current News
Our AGM and Info Day 2008
11th October
We are delighted to invite you to our Information Day and Annual General Meeting 2008. This is your chance to come and meet each other and the Endometriosis UK team, and to take part in the day. More
Teams join forces to beat endometriosis
RESEARCHERS at two Scottish universities have joined forces in the hope of shedding light on endometriosis, which afflicts an estimated two million women in the UK each year. More
World Congress on Endometriosis (WCE)
The tenth World Congress on Endometriosis was held in March this year in Melbourne, Australia.
What is the WCE?
The WCE is held every two to three years. Nearly 1000 specialists from around the world meet to discuss findings on the condition. Their goal is to understand the disease, move towards better treatments and ultimately, to find a cure.
Here's a round of of news from the conference:
$2.6 million funding!
A massive $2.6 million was awarded to The International Endogene Consortium, which is studying the genetic background of endometriosis. More
Risk for women with easily burned skin
The risk of endometriosis is higher among women with moles, freckles and skin that is burns easily, according to research revealed at the WCE. More
Green tea helps control endo
Green tea has long been recognised for its health benefits, and now it’s been suggested that it can help control endometriosis. More
Underweight 16-year-olds at greater risk
Girls who are underweight at 16 have a higher risk of endometriosis, according to a study by Dr Christina Nagle. More
For more news from the WCE visit www.wce2008.com
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Endometriosis UK wins Award
We aredelighted to announce that Endometriosis UK has won a Highly Commended Award in the GlaxoSmithKline King’s Fund IMPACT awards. More
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