Endometriosis Trial Physicians Research Options, LC, Dr. Dale A. Sundwall and Dr. Michael L. Twede are conducting a clinical trial on an investigational medication for the treatment of endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a puzzling disease that affects women in their reproductive years.
In Endometriosis, tissue like the endometrium is found outside of the uterus. The tissue forms into growth or lesions on locations that are not normal. These locations are usually in the pelvic cavity, with the most common locations being on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the ligaments of the uterus, the area between the vagina and the rectum, the outer surfaces of the uterus and the inside lining of the pelvic cavity. Like the lining of the uterus, endometrial growths usually respond to the hormones of the menstrual cycle. They build up tissue each month, break down, and cause bleeding.