Reducing endometriosis pain and relieving symptoms tested in new potential drug study

A new study tested a potential drug for reducing endometriosis pain and relieving symptoms. Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder in which cells in the uterus lining grow out to other areas of the body. The condition might result in a hysterectomy. Current treatment methods for endometriosis are largely hindered by a slew of side effects, and surgical procedures are quite risky. Clinical trials were carried out to test a drug that has potential to relieve pain and other symptoms associated with endometriosis.

The Violet Petal Study recruited patients for a one- to two-year long study to determine the effectiveness of a drug called Elagolix. Lead researcher Sanjay Agarwal said, “Endometriosis can be an extremely painful disease, especially during a woman’s menstrual cycle. Many women find themselves debilitated during these bouts, and the disease can also cause pain during intercourse and increase infertility.”

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