IMMENSE study

A new study to better understand the role of immune cells and hormones in menstruation in those with endometriosis.

Why?

The purpose of this study is to improve our understanding of the hormones controlling the onset of a period and the type of immune cells that are involved in repairing the lining of the womb at the end of each period. Improving our understanding of periods in women with endometriosis could lead to insights into the potential causes of endometriosis or could identify targets for therapies that could improve abnormal periods

Who?

  • Are age 16 or over
  • Have had a previous diagnosis of endometriosis (via imaging or surgery) in the last 10 years OR have had a previous diagnostic surgery that ruled out endometriosis
  • Have a regular menstrual cycle (every 21-35 days)
  • Are not taking hormonal medication

Where?

NHS Lothian and Karolinska Institute, Sweden

When?

Recruiting now

Recruitment target

50 participants 

For further details, please contact Priscilla.Fernandez@ed.ac.uk please type “IMMENSE patient enquiry” in the email title section. This will help the team reply to your query sooner.

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