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Endometriosis may be caused by bacterial infections

Bacteria that contribute to gum disease may be a cause of the gynaecological condition endometriosis, which means it could be treated with antibiotics

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Gut bacteria that break down oestrogen linked to depression in women

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Bacteria Klebsiella, 3D illustration. Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria which are often nosocomial antibiotic resistant

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Endometriosis could be controlled with monthly antibody injections

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Human endometrium tissue, which lines the uterus, from a person without endometriosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome

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A better understanding of PCOS offers fresh hope for new treatments

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An unrecognisable mature pregnant woman lies on a hospital delivery bed as she has fetal monitoring. Cardiotocography is usually called a 'CTG' by medical staff. It can be used to monitor a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions during pregnancy

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Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births

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Sperm-blocking vaginal gel could be a reliable contraceptive method

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E. coli bacteria

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Vaccine to prevent UTIs could be taken as a dissolving tablet

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How repealing Roe v Wade in the US will lead to more women’s deaths

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Botox relieves endometriosis cramps when injected into pelvic muscles

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Endometriosis genetic discovery may lead to new forms of treatment

The discovery of a gene linked to endometriosis, a painful condition that affects up to one in 10 women, has led to a drug treatment that shows promise in mice but hasn't yet been tested in people

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Endometriosis under a microscope

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Forget about blame with miscarriage: its function is entirely natural

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The real reasons miscarriage exists – and why it's so misunderstood

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Vaginal mesh safety review highlights failures in UK health system

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Delaying IVF by three months doesn't seem to affect success rates

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