01/20/2026
Endometriosis is miserable. If you’re one of our patients with it you know we treat it differently than your typical GP or GYN doc! Here is an excellent article on the potential cause and alternative treatment!
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A groundbreaking study from Nagoya University has uncovered a surprising connection between Fusobacterium bacteria and endometriosis. Researchers found that these bacteria can trigger inflammation, allowing endometrial tissue to survive and grow outside the uterus. This challenges the traditional view that the disease is driven solely by hormones.
In experimental models, using targeted antibiotics sharply reduced lesion size and alleviated pain, suggesting a potential non-surgical, non-hormonal approach to managing endometriosis. By addressing a biological driver of the disease, treatment could move beyond symptom control to tackling root causes directly.
For millions affected globally, this discovery offers new hope for more effective and less invasive therapies. Continued research may soon provide treatments that are safer, simpler, and more precise.
Source: Nagoya University; Science Translational Medicine (2025)