Dr. Natalia Llarena was recently featured in a Women’s Health article written by Jen Ator titled “Could Migraine Drugs Help Treat Endometriosis? New Research Offers Surprising Hope.”

According to the article, endometriosis is a gynecological inflammatory disease that occurs when tissue that is similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. This tissue growth can grow on the reproductive organs and colon to the inside of the abdomen and the diaphragm. There is no cure for endometriosis, but there are various treatments that can help alleviate some of the symptoms.

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical school are conducting a groundbreaking study that could offer a potential new path forward. This study uses already FDA-approved migraine medications to reduce the pain and lesions caused by endometriosis.

Dr. Natalia Llarena, a double-board certified ob-gyn and reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility Pasadena, who was unaffiliated with the study states, “This study introduces a novel avenue for endometriosis treatment. While the research is still in early stages and may not be ready for clinical use in the near future, it represents meaningful progress.”

To learn more about this new research study, read the full article here.