Our mission is to increase endometriosis awareness, fund landmark research, provide advocacy and support for patients, and educate the public and medical community.
Founders: Padma Lakshmi, Tamer Seckin, MD
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Endofound Org

Endofound Org

The Endometriosis Foundation of America strives to increase disease recognition, provide advocacy, facilitate expert surgical training, and fund landmark endometriosis research. Engaged in a robust campaign to inform both the medical community and the public, the EndoFound places particular emphasis on the critical importance of early diagnosis and effective intervention while simultaneously providing education to the next generation of medical professionals and their patients.

Bindi Irwin, Wildlife Conservationist  and CEO of the Australia Zoo

Bindi Irwin, Wildlife Conservationist and CEO of the Australia Zoo

Leslie Moser My name is Leslie Moser. You may know me as the human behind the famous Doug the Pug. He's somewhere over there, I am also an endo warrior. If I can take a moment to have anyone in the room who is a partner, family member, or friend…

Blossom Ball 2024

Blossom Ball 2024

FRIDAY, May 3, 2024, 7pm - 11pm Cocktails & Red Carpet 7:00 pm Dinner & Awards 8:00 pm After-Party & Dancing 11:00pm-12:00 am Festive Attire GOTHAM HALL, NYC EndoFound’s 12th Annual Blossom Ball is on Friday, May 3rd…

Medical Conference 2024: Elevating Sampson’s Century Legacy via Deep Dive with AI

Medical Conference 2024: Elevating Sampson’s Century Legacy via Deep Dive with AI

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2024:Elevating Sampson’s Century Legacy viaDeep Dive with AI For the benefit of Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) May 2-3, 2024 - JAY CENTER (Paris Room) - NYC 109 West 39th…

The Cost of Loss: One Woman’s Healthcare Tragedy - Jamie Smith’s Endo Story

The Cost of Loss: One Woman’s Healthcare Tragedy - Jamie Smith’s Endo Story

My husband and I were talking about my condition one evening several months ago in the kitchen as we put away our dinner dishes. “I’m breaking up with women’s healthcare!” I exclaimed. My husband, the problem solver…

2024 TCS New York City Marathon

2024 TCS New York City Marathon

  The Endometriosis Foundation of America is officially entering its 9th year as an official charity partner with the TCS New York City Marathon. This year, we are thrilled to announce that we are offering 50 spots in the marathon! If…

EndoTV

EndoTV

Endo TV is a health channel. Diana Falzone, a veteran journalist, and EndoFound ambassador and Executive producer for Endo TV, is leading the digital channel, which will be available on YouTube (Please subscribe) and EndoFound's website.…

25-Year-Old Woman Is Led to Endometriosis Diagnosis After Reading Middle School Friend’s Story on Facebook - Nicole Ferrer’s Endo Story

25-Year-Old Woman Is Led to Endometriosis Diagnosis After Reading Middle School Friend’s Story on Facebook - Nicole Ferrer’s Endo Story

What if we never went to school together, and I just floated around, not knowing what this was? That thought enters Nicole Ferrer’s mind almost daily. The person she’s referring to is a friend from middle school who posted details…

Facing Eviction Weeks After Surgery, Endometriosis Patient Forges Ahead with Gratitude and Positivity - Trenasia Brownfield's Endo Story

Facing Eviction Weeks After Surgery, Endometriosis Patient Forges Ahead with Gratitude and Positivity - Trenasia Brownfield's Endo Story

Trenasia Brownfield, her husband, and two children are about to be evicted from their home in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, southwest of Scranton. This comes just weeks after Brownfield had endometriosis surgery. Her family’s financial struggles…

Endometriosis 2024: AnnualPatient Symposium

Endometriosis 2024: AnnualPatient Symposium

Every year, the Endometriosis Foundation of America hosts a patient conference designed to equip patients with all the tools and information they need to live their best lives with endometriosis.  Join a weekend of expert panels and patient…

Opening Remarks: Why are we here today? Diana Falzone, Tamer Seckin

Opening Remarks: Why are we here today? Diana Falzone, Tamer Seckin

Transcript: Diana Falzone (00:08): Good morning. How's everyone feeling today on this rainy Saturday? Can I get a little thank you? That's what I'm looking for. My name is Diana Falzone. I am a woman with endometriosis. I'm an endo found ambassador…

Debunking Endometriosis Myths - Amanda Chu, MD

Debunking Endometriosis Myths - Amanda Chu, MD

 Transcript: Dr. Amanda Chu (00:09): There's so much information out there about endometriosis, and I think that can be truly empowering for patients, but I also think that there's a lot of misconceptions out there. So I wanted to just…

Multi-Organ Symptoms: Listening to the Voices of Endo

Multi-Organ Symptoms: Listening to the Voices of Endo

Multi-Organ Symptoms: Listening to the Voices of Endo Patient Panel: McCall Huey, Liesel Lewis, Nicole NotarModerators: Tamer Seckin, MD, Dan Martin, MD    

Endometriosis Essentials with Excision - Tamer Seckin, MD

Endometriosis Essentials with Excision - Tamer Seckin, MD

Transcript:    Tamer Seckin, MD (00:09): Okay, endometrial essentials with excision. So we gave you a extreme case of endometriosis so you, I'm sure you all wake up, woke up right now. As you see, the disease is a multiple organ disease.…

Endometriosis Treatment: When Surgery Works & When it Does Not! - Ted Lee, MD

Endometriosis Treatment: When Surgery Works & When it Does Not! - Ted Lee, MD

Transcript:    Tamer Seckin, MD (00:09): Dr. Ted Lee, who is a renowned surgeon, an endometriosis specialist among our field. He needs no further introduction, but for you, he's a new face in New York. He's the director of innovation…

KEYNOTE: What I Wish We Knew in 1974: 50 Years of Change in Endometriosis Research and Care - Dan Martin, MD

KEYNOTE: What I Wish We Knew in 1974: 50 Years of Change in Endometriosis Research and Care - Dan Martin, MD

KEYNOTE: What I Wish We Knew in 1974: 50 Years of Change in Endometriosis Research and Care Dan Martin, MD  

Lunch with Lawyers: Reasonable Accommodations: Understanding Your Legal Protections with Endo

Lunch with Lawyers: Reasonable Accommodations: Understanding Your Legal Protections with Endo

Lunch with Lawyers:  "Reasonable Accommodations: Understanding Your Legal Protections with Endo" Laurie Berke-Weiss JD, MA, Alex Berke JD, Rosa Aliberti JD  

How to Read and Understand Scientific Articles - Whitney Ross, MD

How to Read and Understand Scientific Articles - Whitney Ross, MD

How to Read and Understand Scientific Articles Whitney Ross, MD

Menstrual Blood: A Tool for Developing Better Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Endometriosis - Christine Metz, PhD

Menstrual Blood: A Tool for Developing Better Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Endometriosis - Christine Metz, PhD

Menstrual Blood: A Tool for Developing Better Diagnostics and Therapeutics for EndometriosisSpeaker: Christine Metz, PhD

Unlocking the Enigma: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Illuminate Endometriosis - Elise Courtois, PhD

Unlocking the Enigma: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Illuminate Endometriosis - Elise Courtois, PhD

Unlocking the Enigma: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Illuminate EndometriosisSpeaker: Elise Courtois, PhD

Voices of 17,000: Unveiling the day-to-day lived experience of endometriosis - Noemie Elhadad, PhD

Voices of 17,000: Unveiling the day-to-day lived experience of endometriosis - Noemie Elhadad, PhD

Voices of 17,000: Unveiling the day-to-day lived experience of endometriosis Noemie Elhadad, PhD

Endo Black: Empowering Endo Sistas - Lauren Kornegay

Endo Black: Empowering Endo Sistas - Lauren Kornegay

Endo Black: Empowering Endo Sistas Lauren Kornegay

Physical Therapy Q&A with Solstice

Physical Therapy Q&A with Solstice

Physical Therapy Q&A with Solstice Panel: Kara Mortifoglio DPT, Erica Azzaretto Michitsch DPT, Emma Codman DPT, Claire Hamnett DPT, Rebecca Arkin OTDModerator: Amanda Chu, MD

Endo at the Dinner Table: A Discussion with Patients and Their Loved Ones

Endo at the Dinner Table: A Discussion with Patients and Their Loved Ones

Endo at the Dinner Table: A Discussion with Patients and Their Loved Ones Patient Panel: Ciji & Miguel Castro, Tracy & Stryker Lewis, Troone & Jill MarchakModerator: Tamer Seckin, MD

Starting from Breakfast: Food & Inflammation for Endo - Semir Beyaz, PhD

Starting from Breakfast: Food & Inflammation for Endo - Semir Beyaz, PhD

Starting from Breakfast: Food & Inflammation for Endo Semir Beyaz, PhD

The ENPOWR Project: Adolescent Endo Education and Advocacy

The ENPOWR Project: Adolescent Endo Education and Advocacy

The ENPOWR Project: Adolescent Endo Education and Advocacy Carolyn Mayer, Milcah Macatiag, Jacqueline Cecil

Socially Endo: Promoting Education, Awareness, & Connection

Socially Endo: Promoting Education, Awareness, & Connection

Socially Endo: Promoting Education, Awareness, & Connection Samantha Cohen, Ayesha Shand, Sydney Yiu

Unlocking the Mystery of Your Genes: The Role of Genomics and Epigenetics in Endometriosis - Roberta Kline, MD

Unlocking the Mystery of Your Genes: The Role of Genomics and Epigenetics in Endometriosis - Roberta Kline, MD

Unlocking the Mystery of Your Genes: The Role of Genomics and Epigenetics in Endometriosis Dr. Roberta Kline

Keynote: The Science of Happiness - Daniel Lerner, MAPP

Keynote: The Science of Happiness - Daniel Lerner, MAPP

Keynote: The Science of Happiness - Daniel Lerner, MAPP Daniel Lerner, MAPP

Beyond the Taboo: Improving Care for Menstrual Disorders and Endometriosis in India

Beyond the Taboo: Improving Care for Menstrual Disorders and Endometriosis in India

(Presentation) Beyond the Taboo: Improving Care for Menstrual Disorders and Endometriosis in India Georgina Harding, Tirukurungudi Santhanam Padmapriya (The Cycle & Sanitation First India)

Adenomyosis & Fertility - Pinar Kodaman, MD PhD

Adenomyosis & Fertility - Pinar Kodaman, MD PhD

Adenomyosis & Fertility Pinar Kodaman, MD PhD

Infertility and Endometriosis - Serin Seckin, MD

Infertility and Endometriosis - Serin Seckin, MD

Infertility and Endometriosis Serin Seckin, MD

Navigating Fertility: Patient Perspectives

Navigating Fertility: Patient Perspectives

Navigating Fertility: Patient Perspectives Patient Panel: Ashley Albrecht, Halley Ceglia Terrell, LCSW, LICSW, Nanda Singh, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC,Moderator: Serin Seckin, MD

Immunology & Menstrual Fluid - Katherine Burns, PhD

Immunology & Menstrual Fluid - Katherine Burns, PhD

Immunology & Menstrual Fluid Katherine Burns, PhD

Pelvic Floor PT & Osteopathic Techniques for People with Endometriosis - Melanie Carminati, DPT

Pelvic Floor PT & Osteopathic Techniques for People with Endometriosis - Melanie Carminati, DPT

Pelvic Floor PT & Osteopathic Techniques for People with Endometriosis Melanie Carminati, DPT

Connecting the Dots: Closing Remarks - pd2024

Connecting the Dots: Closing Remarks - pd2024

Connecting the Dots: Closing Remarks Tamer Seckin, MD

Navigating Endometriosis: Insights and Empowerment at Patient Symposium 2024

Navigating Endometriosis: Insights and Empowerment at Patient Symposium 2024

Get your tickets now for the 15th Annual Endometriosis Foundation of America Patient Symposium, "Understand Your Endo, Take Control of Your Life!" Join us from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on March 2 and from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. on March 3 at the 4W43…