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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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Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) celebrates the 11th annual Blossom Ball

Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) celebrates the 11th annual Blossom Ball

Attendees including Blossom Award Honoree and EndoFound ambassadors Olivia Culpo and Corrine Foxx.

Philadelphia ABC News Anchor to Co-Host 11th Annual Blossom Ball

Philadelphia ABC News Anchor to Co-Host 11th Annual Blossom Ball

Alicia Vitarelli has suffered from endometriosis for decades

Actress and Producer Corinne Foxx to be Honored at Blossom Ball on March 20

Actress and Producer Corinne Foxx to be Honored at Blossom Ball on March 20

The Co-host of “Beat Shazam” has been an EndoFound ambassador since 2021

Distinguished NYC Attorney to Advise Endometriosis Patients of Their Rights

Distinguished NYC Attorney to Advise Endometriosis Patients of Their Rights

Laurie Berke-Weiss will speak at Patient Day this month

Author of Acclaimed Vagina Obscura to Speak at EndoFound’s Patient Day

Author of Acclaimed Vagina Obscura to Speak at EndoFound’s Patient Day

Rachel E. Gross will provide historical and current insight into endometriosis

Latia Lee Discusses Her Pregnancy Journey

Latia Lee Discusses Her Pregnancy Journey

The registered nurse is due with her first child this summer

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Endometriosis 2023: From Molecular Fingerprints to Multiorgan Complex Surgery

April 1-2, 2023
Einhorn Auditorium, Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC


BSGE Annual Scientific Meeting

20 – 21 April 2023
Manchester, United Kingdom


15th World Congress on Endometriosis

3 – 6 May 2023
Edinburgh, United Kingdom


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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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"I AM 1 IN 10" : PADMA LAKSHMI, LENA DUNHAM AND THEIR ENDOMETRIOSIS SISTERS DEMAND EARLY DIAGNOSIS IN INSPIRING VIDEO

One woman revealed she had 12 endometriosis-related surgeries to date

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