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.
The TCS 50th Anniversary NYC Marathon marathon is scheduled for November 7th, 2021, and we hope you'll be able to run for endometriosis awareness and advocacy. We know these are extremely uncertain times, so we ask that you please only fill out this form if you are certain about your interest and can commit to fundraise the minimum amount for charities of $3,000 per entry!
Join Corinne Foxx in Supporting EndoFound this GivingTuesday We're two weeks away from the global day of giving, GivingTuesday, on November 30th! You know better than anyone that endometriosis care is vastly underfunded and underestimated.…
There’s No Place Like New York: Gates Palissery’s Run for Endometriosis A round of applause is in order for Team EndoFound, who ran 26.2 miles last Sunday at the 50th TCS New York City Marathon! The team raised over $50K—all…
Come Cheer on Team EndoFound with Us! This Sunday November 7th, join EndoFound to cheer on 15 Team EndoFound runners at the 50th TCS New York City Marathon! The team has already raised over $40,000 to fight endometriosis—and you can still…
A Beginner’s Guide to Participating in Clinical Trials It’s no secret that endometriosis research is critically underfunded—but there’s still cutting-edge research happening and you can help progress research efforts…
Click Facebook or Instagram to join the LIVE stream on November 30th at 3 pm EST. Click here to join EndoFound's UpEndo Coalition. Congresswoman Nikema Williams The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) is pleased to support…
As I sit down to compile my laundry list of thoughts racing through my mind regarding endometriosis, one stands out the most: stop the shame cycle. When I think of sharing this story it is with advocacy and education in mind. If my story can…
How To Approach Your Pap Smear Test When You Have Endometriosis This week on The Blossom, Alice Broster pens a handy and much-needed guide on how endometriosis patients should approach their pap smear tests. Tips include making sure your clinician…
As Catherine Vanacore recently wrote on the Blossom, participating in clinical research trials for endometriosis can critically help the future of endometriosis care. Today, we’re excited to share an IRB-approved research study that aims…
NEW YORK (November 11, 2021) – The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound), the leading non-profit for endometriosis, today announced the formation of their Scientific and Medical Board with 26 international charter…
Why Jenna Koperski is Running the TCS New York City Marathon There’s less than one month to go until Team EndoFound spreads endo awareness with each stride in the NYC marathon—and we’re thrilled to introduce you to some…
A round of applause is in order for Team EndoFound, who ran 26.2 miles last Sunday at the the 50th TCS New York City Marathon! The team raised over $50K—all to support EndoFound’s programs and get us closer to our collective goal:…
We’re thrilled to announce the formation of our Scientific and Medical Board with 26 international charter members serving an initial three-year term with no term limits. Chairing the committee is Dr. Dan Martin, Scientific &…
Missed the Must-Watch Conversation about Endo & Fertility? IGTV Must See! Fertility issues can be widespread for individuals with endometriosis. That’s why EndoFound Ambassador Corinne Foxx, EndoFound Co-founder Dr. Tamer Seckin,…
Endometriosis is a reproductive health disorder affecting approximately 1 in 10 women, and I am 1 in 10. With endometriosis, the lining similar to that of the uterus (the endometrium) that’s normally shed during menstruation spreads…
Hosting your own fundraiser is a great way to raise money to promote endometriosis awareness and shine a light on this under-discussed disease! Here are four easy steps to get you started: 1. Plan Your Event 2. Kick off Your Campaign 3. Promote…
A Must-Watch Conversation about Endo & Fertility Save the date for a special event discussing reproductive options for patients with endometriosis! The event will be hosted on EndoFound Ambassador Corinne Foxx’ Instagram Live…
I was 13 the first time I had a “bad cramp.” From then on my cramps never went away and just got worse. I would double over in pain, and movement in general during a cramp just made the pain worse, like a nerve was being shocked…
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A Letter from Dr. Seckin: On Endo vs. Adeno Last week, comedian Amy Schumer thanked her surgeons Dr. Tamer Seckin, EndoFound’s co-founder, and Dr. Hayama Brill for her endometriosis surgery, involving hysterectomy and appendectomy.…
Methods to Alleviate Endometriosis Pain: Dr. Dan Martin’s Tips How do you recognize the signs of inflammatory response, and what can you do to help curb it? EndoFound’s Scientific & Medical Director, Dr. Dan Martin, is back…
There is a storm brewing inside me (and outside, thank you climate change!). It’s been fed by approximately 900 days of debilitating endometriosis pain. Roughly 22 years of periods x 12 months x 3 days + 3 recent months of daily pain.…
Emergency room visits, doctors’ appointments, missed work and school, infertility, passing out and vomiting from pain, heavy bleeding, pelvic floor dysfunction, ultrasounds, procedures, digestive issues, medications, misdiagnoses, and…
Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) seeks a highly skilled, experienced and results-oriented development professional for the role of Director of Development. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the EndoFound…
EndoFound ambassadors are influential leaders in entertainment, the arts, sports, social media, and beyond who use their platform to spread awareness, educate, advocate, and fundraise to further the cause of endometriosis research, programming…
Last week, comedian Amy Schumer thanked her surgeons Dr. Tamer Seckin, EndoFound’s co-founder, and Dr. Hayama Brill for her endometriosis surgery, involving hysterectomy and appendectomy. Thank you, Amy, for creating awareness by emphasizing…
I have had menstrual pain since my period started when I was 14 years-old. Sometimes I would sleep on the cold tiles to not feel so much pain. Period cramps had me missing school, but I was told this was normal and that once I had a child the…
EndoFound applauds and fully supports any/all individuals with endometriosis bravely sharing their stories, perspectives and opinions publicly. Since every endometriosis journey is so deeply personal and unique, we realize these stories and…
Growing up as a young girl, I thought everyone went through the same period pain I did. When one of my friends would casually say, “I have the worst cramps right now, ugh,” I thought she had the same pain as I did. A pain that was…
The Future of Endo Care: Patient-Driven Data Dr. Noemie Elhadad, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Columbia University, is spearheading the mission to close the doctor patient gap in endometriosis care. Get to know Dr. Elhadad’s…
The Endometriosis Foundation of America is currently working with Teneral Cellars on a fundraising campaign. The Covid pandemic has been particularly hard on fundraising, and we are hoping to engage your support to help promote this…
On the night of March 7th, 2021, I had come home from a night out with my friends to a milkshake that my boyfriend had ordered me, as I hadn’t really eaten much that day. After taking a few sips, I started having shooting pains on the…
Finding Marital Support Amid An Endo Diagnosis In a powerful endo story, Hanna Szigeti details what it’s like to have both endometriosis and in-laws who attribute her worth to her child-bearing abilities. “When I realized the effects…
Painting NYC Yellow at the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon We’re honored to be a charity partner with New York Road Runners Club for the TCS New York City Marathon (this November 7th, 2021!), and we’re thrilled to introduce you to Team EndoFound!…
I Never Believed It Could Be Endometriosis Kayla experienced severe stomach pain since she was six. At 20, other debilitating symptoms began. “Most days,” Kayla writes, “I’m still unable to process what I’ve been…
The Endometriosis Events of 2022 Our annual Medical Conference, Patient Day, and Blossom Ball are officially booked for 2022. Throughout the past year, we still came together virtuallly to bring you Patient Day and Medicial Conference. Now,…
My battle with endometriosis has challenged both my body and mind in many ways. The pain and discomfort I experienced over the last 10 years has been equally taxing on my body as it has been frustrating to not have a definitive diagnosis. My…
My name is Hanna, and I have endometriosis. For years I thought the cramping, nausea, and diarrhea that accompanied my period was normal. I was one of the last girls in my group of friends to get my period, and when I finally started bleeding…
Get to know the amazing athletes running with Team EndoFound in the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon this November! Want to support the team as a whole? Visit our JustGiving Team EndoFound page. Gates Palissery Current Home: Currently live…
My twenties were no joke. I basically got married three times, got cancer, lived in poverty, ended up without a home, and struggled needlessly with severe depression, anxiety, and undiagnosed adult ADHD. Somewhere in that whole mess, I was…
Growing up, I suffered from severe stomach pain which started at around six years-old. When I was about 20 years old, other symptoms began including incredibly painful intercourse, unbearable period-induced stomach pain, constant bleeding/spotting,…
Endometriosis & Pain Medication: What You Need to Know Last month, Amy Ganner from Derbyshire, UK, accidentally overdosed on her pain medication due to endometriosis-related pain, causing her tragic death. On EndoTV, EndoFound’s scientific…
Menstrual Blood Cells May Be Key to a New Diagnostic Test ROSE researcher Dr. Christine Metz tackles two significant barriers to endometriosis care: delayed diagnosis and lack of effective treatment. The ROSE research team (winner of the 2018…
How Gendered Language Harms Non-binary Endometriosis Patients Studies have highlighted that non-binary and trans people are more likely to experience discrimination in a medical setting and are more likely to struggle to access medical services.…
All Your Endo Q’s Answered: Introducing Ask the Doctors During patient and medical conferences in the past few years, the endo community had so many critical questions to the featured doctors and experts. Now, we’ll finally be able…
Together, we went 1097 miles to end endo Our 3rd End Endo 5K took place last weekend, and 354 participants ran, walked, biked, hiked, and even horseback rode to end endo. Team EndoFound has already raised over $32,000 and they’re still…
The End Endo 5K Kicks Off This Weekend! The June End Endo 5K is this weekend! From Texas to Québec, we have over 300 Team EndoFound members coming together to end endo across the map. These folks have raised an unprecedented amount of…
