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« Back to NewsOxford's largest ever study into Varicose veins shows need for surgery is linked to genetics
14 June 2022
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
Varicose veins are a very common manifestation of chronic venous disease, affecting over 30% of the population in Western countries. In America, chronic venous disease affects over 11 million men and 22 million women aged 40–80 years old. Left untreated it can escalate to multiple health complications including leg ulcers and ultimately amputations. A new international study by Oxford researchers published on 2nd June 2022 in Nature Communications establishes for the first time, a critical genetic risk score to predict the likelihood of patients suffering with Varicose veins to require surgery, as well as pointing the way towards potential new therapies.
New imaging study could make diagnosing endometriosis quicker, more accurate and reduce the need for invasive surgery.
6 June 2022
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
A new research study launches to investigate whether a 20-minute imaging scan can detect the most common types of endometriosis, which currently require surgery to diagnose.
Oxford researchers part of major UK initiative to understand chronic pain
13 May 2022
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
Oxford pain researchers are playing a major role in a new multi-million pound research programme launched by a consortium of funders, including UKRI, Versus Arthritis, Eli Lilly and the Medical Research Foundation.
Endometriosis: pandemic backlog risks making it even harder for women to get help
27 April 2022
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate and devastating impact on women’s health, according to a report from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Diagnostic test could offer new hope for ME/CFS patients
13 April 2022
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic condition without a diagnostic test and some 80 - 90% of patients remain un-diagnosed. A new paper published in Frontiers in Medicine outlines how having a diagnostic test could greatly help both patients and medics.
MitOX 2022- 8th April
14 February 2022
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health invites you to MitOX 2022 on Friday 8th April. Our annual conference for researchers with an interest in mitochondria from academia and pharma. This year's event will be 'hybrid', so you can join in-person or virtually!
New guidelines launched for diagnosis and management of Endometriosis
2 February 2022
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
A new comprehensive document by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) outlines more than 100 recommendations on best practice on caring for women with Endometriosis.
Endometriosis podcast - listen now!
20 December 2021
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
In this latest podcast episode, our DPhil students Danielle Perro and Magda Mareckova, explore how surgery, psychological interventions, and other more holistic and personalised options can help manage endometriosis associated symptoms.
Researchers identify genetic cause of endometriosis and potential drug target
31 August 2021
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
Endometriosis is a painful, chronic condition in which tissue from the uterus inappropriately grows outside the uterus.
Bringing endangered species back from the brink
26 March 2019
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
A technique to produce eggs from ovarian tissue in the lab may offer hope for critically endangered species like the Northern White Rhino that have passed what is currently considered the point of no return.
Multi-centre collaboration awarded NIH grant funding for endometriosis study
19 January 2017
General Reproductive Medicine & Genetics Research
Funding for a five-year, $3 million multi-centre collaborative study into the causes of endometriosis has been awarded by the US National Institutes of Health to Oxford Professors Krina Zondervan and Christian Becker, Directors of the Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre.
Three-parent baby raises issues of long-term health risks
28 September 2016
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
Professor of Mitochondrial Genetics, Joanna Poulton gives her views on the recent announcement that a baby boy, the first child to be born using a new technique that incorporates DNA from three people, is now five months old.
3-Minute Thesis: Embryos and Lasers
22 June 2016
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics Research
Lien Davidson, a 2nd year DPhil student in the Coward Group, won the Medical Sciences Divisional heat and was then runner up in the University final in a recent 3-minute thesis competition.
Future Fertility Trust charity launched
12 June 2016
Cancer Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
A pioneering new charity dedicated to helping young people at risk of infertility has been set up by specialists from the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, the Institute of Research Studies at the University of Oxford, and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Oxford Safer Pregnancy Alliance & Gynaecology Research Open Day
16 May 2016
Maternal & Fetal Health Reproductive Medicine & Genetics Research
Women and their families are encouraged to come along to a public open day, on Tuesday 24th May, about research into the health of women and babies. During the event you can listen to talks and meet the teams who are involved in gynaecology, pregnancy and reproduction research.
Endometriosis Awareness Week (3rd - 9th March)
3 March 2016
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
The Endometriosis CaRe Centre, based in the Women’s Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, now sees and treats more women with endometriosis than any other unit in the UK. It was established in 2013 as a partnership between the University of Oxford and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Children with cancer given hope of having a family in the future
17 December 2015
Cancer Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
More children in England and Wales, who are at high risk of being infertile after cancer treatment, will be given the chance of a family later in life thanks to a major donation to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Beam me up, baby: exploring the use of lasers in assisted reproductive technologies
15 December 2015
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
The success rate of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) hovers around 30%. Even in successful cases, the incidence of multiple births, due to multiple embryo transfer, and their associated morbidity, is dangerously high. Now a new paper reveals how laser technology is being used to make ART safer and more efficient.
First bid to understand link between pain and hormones
9 November 2015
Reproductive Medicine & Genetics
The link between chronic pain that affects millions of women and hormones that control the menstrual cycle and reproductive function is to be studied for the first time by researchers at the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
DAME LESLEY REGAN APPOINTED AS FIRST WOMEN'S HEALTH AMBASSADOR FOR ENGLAND
Congratulations to Prof Dame Lesley Regan who will work to improve the health & care provided to women as well as help to implement the upcoming Women’s Health Strategy.
Vision for Women’s Health Strategy for England
A vision document on a strategy for women’s health in England has been published by the Department of Health and Social Care after nearly 100,000 women came forward to share their healthcare experiences. The document sets out initial government commitments on women’s health, recognising that system-wide changes are needed to tackle “decades of gender health inequality”. The final plan - the Women’s Health Strategy will be published in the spring.
