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ABM will test utility of endometriosis test

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Published March 12, 2024 08:59

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Endometriosis is a condition that affects about 6 to 10% of women between the ages of 15 and 49. As experts estimate, the disease may affect up to 3 million women in our country. The main problem is the late diagnosis of the disease, after an average of 6-8 years of pain disabling women from normal functioning in society and from professional activity. The Medical Research Agency project is intended to address the challenge of the need for rapid diagnosis of endometriosis.

Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial cells (endometrium) outside the uterine cavity. These cells are still secretory active and, responding to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, cause a chronic inflammatory response in the body. In addition, endometriosis can alsȯ cause reduced fertility. More accessible diagnostics may be a lifesaver in the fight against the disease. Accordingly, the Medical Research Agency is working hard to launch a project to test the clinical utility of the EndoRNA test in a population of women with suspected endometriosis.

Until now, the only certain method of confirming endometriosis was surgery - laparoscopy. The EndoRNA test, on the other hand, is an alternative for those women who want to be sure if they have e...

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