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.
Blossom Ball 2020 Our 11th Annual Blossom Ball will be held on March 16th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Every year, Blossom Ball brings together honorable guests from the medical, research, charity, and entertainment worlds for…
I’ve always believed women have a higher tolerance for chronic pain and emotional trauma. This isn’t a battle of the sexes, it’s just my observation (I may be biased, of course). For me, pain was such a constant in my life…
Patient Day 2019 PROGRAMDesign Credit: Daisy Patton Dear friends and colleagues, On behalf of The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound), I am thrilled to invite you to attend our Annual Patient Awareness Day on Sunday, March…
It was February; a dreadfully cold, dreary, and gray month in London. Walking into my flat from work that night, I was exhausted; physically, mentally, and emotionally drained. My job at the time was tough and very stressful, working…
The Endometriosis Foundation of America is thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director, Margaret C. Cianci. Before joining EndoFound, Ms. Cianci was the Founding Executive Director of the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT), the…
Governor Andrew Cuomo Makes NY a Trailblazer with New Endometriosis Law New York, NY, November 27, 2019 – Over 200 million women have endometriosis, a disease that is a leading cause of female infertility. Today the Endometriosis Foundation…
There’s Thanksgiving, of course. Then there’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Many of us forget about Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving celebrated on December 3rd. Recent studies have shown that 55% of young adults are…
Prize November 2019: 1 winner will receive a gift box of wellness products. The approximate retail value is $1000. Eligibility Any supporter who donates or raises $200.00 between November 18, 2019 and December 3, 2019, by midnight, will automatically…
The needs of all people with endometriosis, their families and caretakers are at the heart of all that we do at Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound). We are committed to serving people with endometriosis through awareness, advocacy,…
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I remember my first period. I was in the 6th grade and woke up in the middle of the night in excruciating pain. I thought to myself "I have never felt pain like this before...what is happening to me?" As the pain intensified, I started…
Medically reviewed by Tamer Seckin, MD on September 20, 2019 OVERVIEW What are the most common symptoms of endometriosis? There are many symptoms of endometriosis, but not everyone will experience all, most or even any of the symptoms.…
Medically reviewed by Tamer Seckin, MD on September 20, 2019 Overview What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disease of menstruation. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, migrates outside of…
Get to know the amazing athletes running with Team EndoFound in the TCS NYC Marathon this November! Michael Lewis Hometown: Montreal, Canada Favorite Food: Middle Eastern Why Team EndoFound?: I care for patients with Endo and want to…
Principal Investigator(s): Hugh Taylor, MD Co-Investigator(s): Valerie Flores, MD / Ramanaiah Mamillapalli, PhD Institution: Yale School of Medicine Abstract: Endometriosis is a debilitating gynecologic disease affecting 1 in 10 reproductive-aged…
Principal Investigator(s): Chandra Tayade, DVM, PhD Co-Investigator(s): Madhuri Koti, DVM, PhD / Peter Gregersen, MD / Christine Metz, PhD Institution: Queen’s University & Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Northwell Health…
Principal Investigator(s): Ie-Ming Shih, MD PhD Co-Investigator(s): Ayse Ayhan, MD PhD / Kristen Nicholes Institution: Johns Hopkins University, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Abstract: Scientists continue to struggle with a question…
Principal Investigator(s): Khashayarsha Khazaie, PhD DSc / Zaraq Khan, MD Institution: Mayo Clinic Abstract: Endometriosis is a common, systemic disease that is characterized by ectopic implantation of refluxed menstrual endometrium onto intraabdominal…
Principal Investigator(s): Caitlin Filby, PhD Co-Investigator(s): Caroline Gargett, PhD Institution: Hudson Institute of Medical Research Abstract: Endometriosis is a serious, chronic disorder affecting up to 1 in 10 girls and women. The debilitating…
Principal Investigator(s): Asgerally T. Fazleabas, PhD Co-Investigator(s): Gregory W. Burns, PhD Institution: College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University Abstract: Endometriosis, a non-malignant disorder defined by the presence of…
Principal Investigator(s): Serdar Bulun, MD / J. Julie Kim, PhD Institution: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Abstract: Endometriosis is a disease that promotes infertility and pain in reproductive-aged women with no effective…
Lara Oshon Los Angeles, Calif."Genesis" Acrylic on canvas As its name suggests, artist Lara Oshon's painting, Genesis, took form long before she swept her paintbrush across its canvas. "I dealt with cruel and debilitating pain from…
Who am I? I am a local girl who grew up in Smithtown. Like any girl, I enjoyed Long Island life. Swimming in luxurious pools (as shown in my picture) and playing outside with friends during the warm months. I remember running as fast as I could…
By Jessica DiBernardo Endometriosis is the mysterious health disease that affects one in 10 women. It is a condition in which tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, grows in other areas of the body (Ruggeri, 2015.) There is no cure. There…
EndoFound Inspired Bill to Bring Endometriosis Education to New York’s School and Medical Practitioners The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound.org) is pleased to announce that its year-long campaign to encourage New…
**A Personal PSA on Living with Endometriosis** By Angel Stahr “You’re not special.” Those were words uttered by one of my physicians years ago when I went into her office to talk about my extreme cramps and heavy cycle.…
My problems started when I was 17 and rushed to the emergency room. Doctors initially thought I had appendicitis; instead, they found an enlarged cyst on my ovary. This was also around the time I was missing my periods and experiencing constant…
Georgie Kovacs Barden's path to motherhood spanned three years -- and 12 fertility treatments -- before she gave birth to her 3-year old son, Connor. At age 40, after seeing 10 doctors, she finally learned why she had difficulty getting pregnant:…
The lack of obvious symptoms can cloud diagnosis, lead to fertility problems. By Beth Levine Medically Reviewed by Kacy Church, MD Endometriosis and Infertility: What’s the Connection? According to the Endometriosis Foundation…
Padma Lakshmi was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2006, after experiencing symptoms for 23 years — and she’s been advocating for people with the condition ever since. About one in ten people born with a uterus have endometriosis,…
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Hi, I'm Molly Qerim and Happy 10th Anniversary to EndoFound. Thank you for supporting 1 in 10 women with endometriosis. How did you first become involved in women's health…
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Alicia Menendez Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the 10th annual Blossom Ball. It is a very special evening because we also mark the 10th anniversary of the Endometriosis…
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Tamer Seckin, MD Certainly this is different than the operating room. There are so many lights. We turn the lights off in the operating room. Thank you. Thank you. I'm so…
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Fran Drescher Thank you. Thank you, thank you everybody. I'm so happy to be here tonight, and you know, and thank you, Doctor. All the doctors, all the honorees, all the…
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Sandra Gelbard, MD Thank you all again for being with us tonight. I want to start by thanking a few people right off. Subrata De, my Blossom Co-Chair, it's been such a pleasure…
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Molly Qerim Rose Good evening everyone. As many of you know, this can be pretty emotional. So I've got my napkins and my tissue's already, so please bear with me, and also my notes.…
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Alaia Baldwin Hello, everyone. So, our next honoree. She's a powerful one. She's powerful because she represents the future. Some of you here know her as a model. Her friends and…
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Resistance Revival Chorus
Blossom Ball 2019WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH - Cipriani Wall Street Padma Lakshmi, we'd like to welcome to the stage with a little 'This Joy'. We're going to take us off with 'This Joy'. But we need Padma. (singing) What a beautiful group. What…
Blossom Ball 2019 PROGRAM Blossom Ball 2019 WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH Cocktails 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Cocktails & Dancing 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Cipriani Wall Street55 Wall Street CO-CHAIRS Subrata De & Sandra…
Usually, an eye mask brings comfort. Living in Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun, an eye mask is a necessity. But I don’t think I can bring myself to put one on ever again. Endometriosis is a condition that I have survived. It is a…
Live From Italy Involving Bowel and Cul-de-Sac MARCH 11, 2019 (8-10AM) - LENOX HILL HOSPITAL 130 East 77th st. (Entrance near # 6 Train at 77th st & Lexington Ave.) by Mario Malzoni, MD Mario Malzoni is a world-renowned endometriosis specialist…
Medical Conference 2019 PROGRAM Dear esteemed friends and colleagues, We are excited to invite you to witness a new era for endometriosis; both in fundamental science and in surgical technique. On behalf of the Endometriosis Foundation of America…
In a new report, the Society for Women's Health Research outlines reasons why women must fight to get a timely diagnosis and adequate care. By Beth Levine Although 10 percent of reproductive-age women live with endometriosis, a chronic disease…
Tamer Seckin, MD - Opening and Welcome Patient Awareness Day 2019: HEALTHY MIND & HAPPY PELVISLiving Your Best Life With EndoMarch 10, 2019 (8am - 5pm)Einhorn Auditorium, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York Cityhttps://www.endofound.org/patientday/2019…
