Endofound OrgThe 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.
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Last week the house approved Rep. Abby Finkenauer’s push to double federal research funding for endometriosis and the amendment now moves to the Senate. This is such great news for the endo community. Let’s…
I was eleven when I first got my period. After a few months I started vomiting every time my new “gift” showed up. It was the type of vomiting that couldn’t be controlled; I’d walk through hallways in my middle school…
by Molly Longman Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer couldn’t help but smile as she stood on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, July 30. The Iowa Democrat was speaking into a microphone, asking Congress to vote “aye”…
U.S. House Approves Doubling Funding for Endometriosis Research to $26 Million Annually Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who credits EndoFound for helping her go public with her endo story, leads the charge Washington, D.C. – An amendment to…
by Lena Felton The condition affects 7 million women in the United States and 1 in 10 women worldwide Read More: thelily.com
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, We’re excited to share huge news for the endometriosis community: yesterday, Rep. Abby Finkenauer’s amendment to double federal research for endometriosis passed through the House of Representatives,…
Tiffany Silvera is an endo patient, nurse, and first-generation Jamaican-Portuguese American who loves cooking. She was diagnosed with endometriosis in December, 2011. Although Tiffany is a nurse by profession, she says her diagnosis has taught…
Join Team EndoFound for the End Endo 5K on August 22nd and 23rd. This is a virtual event. Find your own 5K course (3.1 miles) to walk, run, hike, bike, swim or even dance to End Endo! It could be your neighborhood, a park, a…
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Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, You know your body best, and you know what endo tips work for you when it comes to managing symptoms. We are including an Endo Tip of the Week in our newsletters from now on, and we want to hear from you. We've…
Lauren Kornegay had never heard of endometriosis when she first experienced debilitating symptoms in college. She had experienced pain with her menstrual cycle, but wasn’t taught to discuss taboo subjects such as menstruation. So she…
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Thank you for your interest in raising awareness for Endometriosis In This Toolkit, you will find all the resources and information you need to support our mission and promote your fundraiser Endo Stories There are an estimated 200 million…
Georgie Kovacs had just returned from her honeymoon in 2010 when she happened to have her annual OB-GYN appointment. A few days later, her doctor, who had routinely drawn blood, called Georgie to suggest seeing a fertility doctor. This surprised…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Putting Patients First Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, One of the most startling endometriosis statistics is the 7-10 year delay in diagnosis. Endo patients suffer from misdiagnosis…
Join the Endometriosis Foundation of America for a series of Mind, Body & Soul strengthening workshops designed specifically for individuals with endometriosis. Workshops will be taught live via Zoom. Register below to receive a Zoom…
It all began when I was twelve years old. I was going through what every person was going through at my age: weird changes that were hard to explain or even cope with; that constant feeling of being gross ( you all know what I am talking about);…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As we see COVID-19 cases increasing across the country this week, we know that elective surgeries are once again being affected. From everything…
Author, screenwriter, and endometriosis educator Samantha Denäe was accustomed to painful periods; for years, her menstrual cycle was heavy, lasted for seven or eight days, and caused cramping and nausea. Countless time, doctors had told…
Endometriosis is vastly under-funded and continues to be an incredibly difficult disease to diagnose and treat. Black and Indigenous individuals and people of color (BIPOC) with endo face these barriers to receiving proper diagnosis and treatment…
The LGBTQIA community continues to face many health disparities due to bias in healthcare. These disparities are a result of multiple factors, one of which is uninformed healthcare. For example, students and trainees in health professions…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Summer is upon us, and we're hoping you've been able to enjoy the warmth and sunshine while prioritizing your health. June is Pride Month and an…
I was 20 years old when they wheeled me into the surgical theater. I remember it was freezing cold and I feared for my life. Both my surgeon and the attending nurse squeezed my hands and said “we’ll take care of you.”…
At the end of March, two weeks into the pandemic, New York City food banks reported a 50 percent increase in the number of people seeking assistance. That caused Jeanne Rebillard and Margaret Cianci to wonder… “If people can’t…
June 16, 2020 PeriodNow: Because Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics NEW YORK, NY – At the end of March, two weeks into the pandemic, New York City food banks reported a 50 percent increase in the number of people seeking assistance.…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Towards Change & Actionable Support Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As we all know too well, endometriosis is a difficult disease to diagnose and treat. The stigma surrounding…
Donna Kesselman Raggio worked a couple of years in the fashion industry and spent a decade on Wall Street before she considered becoming a doctor. “I was 36 and didn’t feel challenged anymore, but I hadn’t even taken a biology…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. The Call for Change in Women’s Health Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, We hope you are feeling physically and emotionally well in this week of reflection, action, and education.…
Join the Endometriosis Foundation of America for a series of Mind, Body & Soul strengthening workshops designed specifically for individuals with endometriosis. For up-to-date information on upcoming workshops, make sure you’re…
For confidentiality reasons, the author has wished to remain anonymous. My heavy eyelids opened up slowly. With blurred vision, I could make out the drugs trickling down from the IV bags, drip...drip...drip. It felt crazy peaceful, like the…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. The Issue of Racism in Women’s Health Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, We hope you’re taking care of yourself and your loved ones in an increasingly challenging and difficult…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was estimated that one in five women in the U.S. had to decide whether to spend their money on food or period supplies. Some women resort to using socks, toilet paper, diapers, and cloth rags. These statistics…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it's estimated that 1 in 5 women in the U.S. had to decide whether to spend…
Donors can supply a woman with menstrual health products and support endometriosis awareness Nearly half of women (46%) could not afford to buy both food and menstrual hygiene products during the past year.* Nearly two thirds (64%) of women…
Denial, Struggle, and Hope My story begins when I skipped school. I remember being comforted by the stillness and the warmth of the water in the bathtub. Any move or slight touch would cause sharp pain. I wanted to escape from my mom…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Funding Critical Research that Could One Day Lead to A Cure Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As we continue living in a world that calls for social distancing and the wearing of…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Endo Education Begins with Young People Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, I hope you’re doing well this week as stay-at-home orders are slowly changing state-by-state. As always,…
The federal government gave only $13 million to endometriosis research in 2019, despite 1 in 10 US women having the disease. This equates to less than $1 per year for each diagnosed patient. Although the disease continues to be critically underfunded,…
Topic: Endo 101: Back to Basics Time: Sunday, May 3, 2020, 11:30am EDT Host: Dina Gusovsky Writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and former CNBC journalist Dina Gusovsky is an award-winning journalist and…
In 2016 Kianna Scott, endo patient and founder of EndoArmy, moved across the country to Virginia not knowing a single person in pursuit of her life-long dream of working in the veterinary industry with Olympic-level horses. It was shortly after…
A friend sent me this quote the other day about how this strange time is an amazing opportunity to press pause on our lives and do nothing. I know she meant well, but it sort of rubbed me the wrong way. Pressing pause isn’t really possible…
I used to dance. I used to sing, play the piano, and was also an aspiring actress who dabbled in pageant competitions, print work, and landed a few commercials and small roles on the big screen. Born in Manhattan, New York and raised on Long…
Topic: Candidly COVID-19 & Endo Sunday, April 19, 2020, 2 pm EDT Host: Diana Falzone Diana Falzone is a journalist who has endometriosis. She is a contributor to Vanity Fair and serves on the advisory board for…
On Sunday, April 19th, at 2 PM (EDT), EndoFound is hosting its second webinar, "Candidly COVID-19 & Endo." This episode features a panel of expert physicians, including Dr. Joseph Vinetz, an expert in general infectious diseases with specialized…
Announcing our Endo & Covid-19 Resource Hub Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As we closed out Endometriosis Awareness Month and rolled into April, we knew the landscape was forever changed. One thing that hasn't changed is our mission…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Announcing #GivingTuesdayNow Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, I hope you are healthy and taking care of yourself as best as you can. This continues to be a difficult time, especially…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Announcing EndoFound's Next Webinar: Back to Basics Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, How are you doing? Based on the information we have, endo patients continue to be affected by…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Thank You for Your Support of the Endo Community Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, In this challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay at home orders, it is all the more important…
We’ve curated our favorite books about endometriosis. From novels to memoirs, we hope these books will transport and comfort you. We’ve also included nonfiction and medical books, to get you the answers you deserve. If you…
The CDC’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) website includes comprehensive COVID-19-related health tips, as well as advice for managing anxiety and stress. Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and AllenComm share COVID-19: 5 Tips to…