Exploring Unique Cell Patterns in Endometriosis Patients

6min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

This chapter delves into a study that investigates distinct cell types in endometriosis patients, with a focus on cells related to inflammation and the immune system. The research aims to develop a detectable signature in menstrual fluid for a non-invasive endometriosis test, despite challenges like patient recruitment and potential false negatives.

Diagnosing diseases such as endometriosis can require difficult steps, like surgery. But researchers are hoping to use menstrual fluid to make detecting the condition much easier.

For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable

It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about the topics on our show.

Also, email us! unexplainable@vox.com

We read every email.

Support Unexplainable by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices