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Mar 2021
New endometriosis drug treatment raises hopes for patients
30 women are currently taking part in a study undertaken by the University of Edinburgh looking a dichloroacetate, a drug currently used to treat rare metabolic conditions in children.
The rug helps to control lactate levels, which have been found to be higher in patients with some cancers and endometriosis. The key benefit to the drug is that it is non-hormonal, unlike every other drug currently used to treat the condition.
Study leader Andrew Horne, professor of gynaecology and reproductive sciences, says “Clearly endometriosis affects a young female population, many of whom are wanting to try and get pregnant, so they don’t want to take hormones; they don’t want to take a contraceptive. So this would be a very different approach.”
He added that although it’s too early for any conclusive results on how effective the drug is, the findings are so far “exciting”. The team is hoping to expand and receive enough funding for a much larger trial, involving up to 400 volunteers.
Endometriosis UK’s Emma Cox, says “Research is vital, offering hope for those with endometriosis and future generations. We need to know so much more to support those living with this chronic disease to manage their sometimes debilitating symptoms, and to one day find a cure.”
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