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The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2025, Pages e189-e197
This study represents the first clinical trial of dichloroacetate, a non-hormonal treatment, for endometriosis-associated pain in 30 women, demonstrating that recruitment and treatment are feasible despite common but manageable side effects. The research directly relates to International Women's Day by addressing endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting an estimated 190 million women worldwide that causes debilitating pelvic pain and infertility, highlighting the urgent need for better treatment options for women's health.
