Nanotechnology could spell new treatment for endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition, affecting 10% of women of childbearing age, where endometrial tissue grows in other areas in a lesion including on the ovaries, in the fallopian tubes and in the tissue lining of the pelvis. The condition can cause pain and lead to fertility issues. Researchers from Oregon State University (OSU; Corvallis, OR, USA) have developed a nanotechnology-based treatment strategy to alleviate pain and combat the subsequent fertility problems. Currently, there is no cure for endometriosis and the only treatment strategy is surgery to remove the diseased tissue. However, surgery is not always effective as it...