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.

EndoFound Scientific Advisory Board

EndoFound Scientific Advisory Board

Scientific Advisory Board Dan Martin, MD, Chair Ayse Ayhan, MD, PhD Piraye Yurttas Beim, PhD Serdar Bulun, MD Katie Burns, PhD Noemie Elhadad, PhD Asgi Fazleabas, PhD Caroline Gargett, PhD Victor Gomel, MD Peter Gregersen, MD Linda Griffith,…

After Eight Endometriosis Surgeries, I’m Focusing on My Happiness - Patricia Hackshaw's Endo Story

After Eight Endometriosis Surgeries, I’m Focusing on My Happiness - Patricia Hackshaw's Endo Story

In part one of my endo story, I was six surgeries in and finally making peace with having endometriosis. I wanted to raise awareness by telling my story to help others with the same condition. After my sixth surgery, I thought things would…

Endometriosis Foundation of America Launches ENPOWR™: Revolutionizing High School Education on Endometriosis

Endometriosis Foundation of America Launches ENPOWR™: Revolutionizing High School Education on Endometriosis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Groundbreaking Program Aims to Eradicate the Silence and Stigma Around Menstrual Health, Empowering the Next Generation to Take Charge of Their Well-being  NEW YORK (November 16, 2023) – The Endometriosis…

Meet Maya

Meet Maya

Meet Maya, the main character of the ENPOWR™ Project. Maya's story was co-developed with endometriosis patients, healthcare professionals, and endo advocates. This video was designed to be educational and informative, teaching about endometriosis…

Empowering Women's Health: Exploring Endocrinology and Preventive Care

Empowering Women's Health: Exploring Endocrinology and Preventive Care

In the latest EndoTV episode, Diana Falzone engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Disha Narang, an esteemed endocrinologist. They delve into endocrinology's intricacies, emphasizing its crucial role in women's health and the significance…

EndoFound's website selected for inclusion in the U.S. National Library of Medicine's historical collections of web content

EndoFound's website selected for inclusion in the U.S. National Library of Medicine's historical collections of web content

EndoFound, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about endometriosis and supporting those affected by the disease, is thrilled to announce that its website, endofound.org, has been selected for inclusion in the U.S.…

Future OB/GYN Dedicated to Women’s Health Running for Team EndoStrong in NYC Marathon

Future OB/GYN Dedicated to Women’s Health Running for Team EndoStrong in NYC Marathon

Jessy Rosen is a fourth-year medical student at New York Medical College, residing in Queens. She is studying to become an OB/GYN and is dedicated to women's health. Furthermore, she is committed to continuing her education on endometriosis.…

EndoFound Board of Directors

EndoFound Board of Directors

Founders Tamer Seckin, MD Padma Lakshmi Board of Directors Tamer Seckin, MD, President Piraye Yurttas Beim, PhD Michael S. Brodherson, MD Kristy Curry Karli Provost Goldstein, DO Lawrence Livornese Harry Reich, MD Madeleine K. Rudin Elif Seckin, Treasurer…

NYC Native, Still Suffering from Endo Pain, to Run Marathon for Future Generations

NYC Native, Still Suffering from Endo Pain, to Run Marathon for Future Generations

In 2021, more than two decades after experiencing her first endometriosis symptoms at age 10, Kelly Parker was finally diagnosed with the disease. On Nov. 5, she will run the New York City Marathon—her first-ever full marathon—with…

New Jersey Native Battling Severe Health Issues, Including Endometriosis, Determined to Run NYC Marathon

New Jersey Native Battling Severe Health Issues, Including Endometriosis, Determined to Run NYC Marathon

Dana Sellitto is 37 years old and has had endometriosis symptoms since she was a teenager, yet she was just diagnosed with the disease, along with adenomyosis, this past summer.  “I was diagnosed on June 19 and had surgery on July…

Grateful for How Endometriosis Has Changed Her Outlook on Life, Megan Gorman Is Excited to Run Her First Full Marathon

Grateful for How Endometriosis Has Changed Her Outlook on Life, Megan Gorman Is Excited to Run Her First Full Marathon

Megan Gorman, just 23 years old, has had three surgeries in seven years for endometriosis, and she knows more are likely on the horizon. But the Staten Island resident has been determined to turn her experience into a positive one each step…

Dr. Danielle Luciano's Endometriosis Journey: Early Intervention and Hope

Dr. Danielle Luciano's Endometriosis Journey: Early Intervention and Hope

Endometriosis, a complex and misunderstood condition affecting countless women globally, has found a dedicated champion in Dr. Danielle Luciano. This episode of EndoTV explores her journey into this field and the crucial role of early intervention…

After Four Endometriosis Surgeries, Sarah Gates Is Preparing for First Full Marathon in a Decade

After Four Endometriosis Surgeries, Sarah Gates Is Preparing for First Full Marathon in a Decade

Sarah Gates ran the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2014, her first full marathon. But because of the severe pain she experienced in the years afterward, she thought she might never run again. “When the endometriosis was at its worst,…

EndoFound Asks Congress to Expand Research Funding

EndoFound Asks Congress to Expand Research Funding

The Society for Women’s Health Research held a conference on Sept. 11 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the latest advances and challenges in endometriosis patient care, educate congressional leaders on the disease, and call for more research…

Sarah Austin Expects to Raise Record Amount from Marathon for EndoFound in Memory of Her Daughter

Sarah Austin Expects to Raise Record Amount from Marathon for EndoFound in Memory of Her Daughter

Each of the 51 runners for Team EndoStrong in the Nov. 5 New York City Marathon has been asked to raise $4,000 for EndoFound. Sarah Austin brought in the most donations for last year’s marathon with more than $13,000, and she expects…

Navigating Menopause with Endometriosis: Expert Insights

Navigating Menopause with Endometriosis: Expert Insights

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, signifying the end of her reproductive years. While it's a universal experience, the journey through menopause can be unique for each woman, especially if they have underlying conditions like…

EndoFound Staff

EndoFound Staff

Dan Martin, MD, Scientific and Medical Director Dr. Dan C. Martin was the Blossom Ball Honoree by the Endometriosis Foundation of America in 2013. He is Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; a community member of…

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!

Join us for an incredible afternoon of music and support as the Spring Nuts present a benefit concert for EndoFound. The event will be at 2 P.M. on Sunday, September 10, and feature talented artists Alexandra Jardvall, Chris Fritz, and Jake…

Warriors Benefit Concert Series

Warriors Benefit Concert Series

Join us at the highly anticipated Endometriosis Summer Event! This remarkable series of events aims to bring together endo-warriors from all walks of life, providing them with a platform to unite through the power of music while discovering…

Warriors benefit concert II

Warriors benefit concert II

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the Endometriosis Summer Event Series. Your presence and support made this event truly remarkable. Your commitment to raising awareness about endometriosis and supporting…

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 Warriors Benefit Concert. The show, to benefit EndoFound, will be at 6:30 P.M. at DROM in New York…

My Endometriosis Journey: Overcoming Stage IV Endo: Coralyn Loomis's Endo Story

My Endometriosis Journey: Overcoming Stage IV Endo: Coralyn Loomis's Endo Story

By Coralyn Loomis The first symptom that hit me the hardest was fatigue. I was always tired and assumed it was due to being a mom and commuting to work over an hour away. But at 27 years old, I felt like I should have had more energy. I went…

EndoFound Research Grants 2023

EndoFound Research Grants 2023

The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) is opening its Request for Proposals for 2023 award funding. EndoFound plans to award grants of a maximum of $50,000 each, which will be dispersed over two years ($25,000/year).…

When a Painful Period Isn’t a Primary Symptom: Rachel Bernhard's Endo Story

When a Painful Period Isn’t a Primary Symptom: Rachel Bernhard's Endo Story

My name is Rachel. I’m 27 years old, originally from New Orleans, and now living in Nashville. Like one in every 10 women in this country, I have endometriosis. But my symptoms before my diagnosis and surgery were much different than…

Trying to Have a Baby While Battling Endometriosis: Jillian Heaney's Endo Story

Trying to Have a Baby While Battling Endometriosis: Jillian Heaney's Endo Story

My name is Jillian Heaney. I’m 33 years old, born and raised in Staten Island, New York, and currently living in Philadelphia. My boyfriend and I have been trying to have a baby for more than three years. Endometriosis has prevented that…

My Endometriosis Story: Molly Gun's Endo Story

My Endometriosis Story: Molly Gun's Endo Story

A young girl, twelve, emerges from the theater mid-movie. She’s crying. She can’t take it anymore. She slides down the wall outside, markedly troubled.  We observe scenes like this all the time. In films, they come after the…

My Endometriosis Story Is Still Being Written: Dustie Burke's Endo Story

My Endometriosis Story Is Still Being Written: Dustie Burke's Endo Story

I’m 44 years old, a nurse, and have Stage 4 endometriosis. My story is probably a little different than most. I didn’t get my first menstrual period until I was 16. I became pregnant at 18, dropped out of high school, had my son…

College, COVID, and a Chronic Condition: Living with Endometriosis: Caeli Jojola Endo Story

College, COVID, and a Chronic Condition: Living with Endometriosis: Caeli Jojola Endo Story

In 2014, I went on my seventh-grade field trip to a local science museum. What I thought would be a fun day out of school turned into a disaster. I felt a sharp pain in my lower abdomen, so intense that I became nauseous and couldn’t…

Standing Up for Myself and Demanding the Care I Deserve: Heather Rogers Endo Story

Standing Up for Myself and Demanding the Care I Deserve: Heather Rogers Endo Story

I got my first period when I was 13. I was at my dad’s house and yelled from the bathroom for my stepmom. I was sitting on the toilet when she walked in. “I started,” I told her. She opened the cabinet, tossed me a tampon,…

Medical Conference 2023: From Molecular Fingerprints to Multiorgan Complex Surgery

Medical Conference 2023: From Molecular Fingerprints to Multiorgan Complex Surgery

SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR Dan Martin, MD., Scientific & Medical Director, Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) PROGRAM DIRECTOR Tamer Seckin, MD., co-founder of Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) PLANNING COMMITTEE: Piraye…

Recognition of  endometriosis - Dan Martin MD

Recognition of endometriosis - Dan Martin MD

 Recognition of endometriosis - Dan Martin MD