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Bindi Irwin recovering well following surgery at Seckin Endometriosis Center

Renowned conservationist and Australian television personality Bindi Irwin recently underwent surgery in New York City at the Seckin Endometriosis Center in Lenox Hill Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, best known for his highly acclaimed television series The Crocodile Hunter.

Irwin shared details and photos on social media today of her decade-long battle with endometriosis. Dr. Tamer Seckin, the founder of the center, removed 37 lesions from Irwin during a surgery that took several hours. Irwin said she decided to share her story publicly with the hope of helping other women who are suffering.

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The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) 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.

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Swedish Rocker with Endometriosis to Play in Asbury Park to Benefit EndoFound

Swedish Rocker with Endometriosis to Play in Asbury Park to Benefit EndoFound

Jardvall, who is among the one in ten women worldwide inflicted with the disease, will be the headliner at the Endo Warrior Benefit Show at…

Running Her First Marathon Since Diagnosed with Stage IV Endometriosis, Grace Kunkel Aims for Personal Record

Running Her First Marathon Since Diagnosed with Stage IV Endometriosis, Grace Kunkel Aims for Personal Record

Grace Kunkel is shooting for a time of 3:45 in her first New York City Marathon on Nov. 5. That would eclipse her personal record by eight minutes.…

Two Milwaukee Artists Offering Apparel with Floral Uterus Design Through Aug. 9 to Benefit EndoFound

Two Milwaukee Artists Offering Apparel with Floral Uterus Design Through Aug. 9 to Benefit EndoFound

Mara Natkin and Gloria Ramirez don’t have endometriosis, but when the owners of Artery Ink in Milwaukee learned about it, they felt compelled…

Spring-Nuts Unite for a Night of Music and Support: Join the Concert for EndoFound at Asbury Lanes on September 10!

Spring-Nuts Unite for a Night of Music and Support: Join the Concert for EndoFound at Asbury Lanes on September 10!

Spring-Nuts Unite for a Night of Music and Support: Join the Concert for EndoFound at Asbury Lanes on September 10!

Four Months Ahead of the TCS NYC Marathon, Team EndoStrong Is Poised for Record Numbers

Four Months Ahead of the TCS NYC Marathon, Team EndoStrong Is Poised for Record Numbers

Team EndoStrong raised nearly $170,000 for EndoFound last year by running in the TCS New York City Marathon. Clare Murphy, who is running for…

Movie Actress, Soap Star, and Singer to Perform and Share Her Endometriosis Story at Benefit Concert

Movie Actress, Soap Star, and Singer to Perform and Share Her Endometriosis Story at Benefit Concert

Sixteen-year-old actress and singer Lily Brooks O’Briant has been added to the list of performers at this Saturday’s second annual…

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13th Congress of the European Pain Federation (EFIC)

20 – 23 September 2023
Budapest, Hungary


32nd Annual Congress of the ESGE

1 – 4 October 2023
Brussels. Belgium


XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

9 – 12 October 2023
Paris, France


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How endometriosis disrupts women's lives: "Please just let me make it through today"

When Barden found out she had endometriosis, she said she was grateful to get a diagnosis. "In my gut, I knew," she said. "I said, 'once we figure out the underlying cause, I will get pregnant.'"


What Is Silent Endometriosis?

The lack of obvious symptoms can cloud diagnosis, lead to fertility problems.


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