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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.

25-Year-Old Woman Is Led to Endometriosis Diagnosis After Reading Middle School Friend’s Story on Facebook - Nicole Ferrer’s Endo Story

25-Year-Old Woman Is Led to Endometriosis Diagnosis After Reading Middle School Friend’s Story on Facebook - Nicole Ferrer’s Endo Story

What if we never went to school together, and I just floated around, not knowing what this was? That thought enters Nicole Ferrer’s mind almost daily. The person she’s referring to is a friend from middle school who posted details…

Facing Eviction Weeks After Surgery, Endometriosis Patient Forges Ahead with Gratitude and Positivity - Trenasia Brownfield's Endo Story

Facing Eviction Weeks After Surgery, Endometriosis Patient Forges Ahead with Gratitude and Positivity - Trenasia Brownfield's Endo Story

Trenasia Brownfield, her husband, and two children are about to be evicted from their home in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, southwest of Scranton. This comes just weeks after Brownfield had endometriosis surgery. Her family’s financial struggles…

Endometriosis 2024: AnnualPatient Symposium

Endometriosis 2024: AnnualPatient Symposium

Every year, the Endometriosis Foundation of America hosts a patient conference designed to equip patients with all the tools and information they need to live their best lives with endometriosis.  Join a weekend of expert panels and patient…

Opening Remarks: Why are we here today? Diana Falzone, Tamer Seckin

Opening Remarks: Why are we here today? Diana Falzone, Tamer Seckin

Transcript: Diana Falzone (00:08): Good morning. How's everyone feeling today on this rainy Saturday? Can I get a little thank you? That's what I'm looking for. My name is Diana Falzone. I am a woman with endometriosis. I'm an endo found ambassador…

Debunking Endometriosis Myths - Amanda Chu, MD

Debunking Endometriosis Myths - Amanda Chu, MD

 Transcript: Dr. Amanda Chu (00:09): There's so much information out there about endometriosis, and I think that can be truly empowering for patients, but I also think that there's a lot of misconceptions out there. So I wanted to just…

Multi-Organ Symptoms: Listening to the Voices of Endo

Multi-Organ Symptoms: Listening to the Voices of Endo

Multi-Organ Symptoms: Listening to the Voices of Endo Patient Panel: McCall Huey, Liesel Lewis, Nicole NotarModerators: Tamer Seckin, MD, Dan Martin, MD    

Endometriosis Essentials with Excision - Tamer Seckin, MD

Endometriosis Essentials with Excision - Tamer Seckin, MD

Transcript:    Tamer Seckin, MD (00:09): Okay, endometrial essentials with excision. So we gave you a extreme case of endometriosis so you, I'm sure you all wake up, woke up right now. As you see, the disease is a multiple organ disease.…

Endometriosis Treatment: When Surgery Works & When it Does Not! - Ted Lee, MD

Endometriosis Treatment: When Surgery Works & When it Does Not! - Ted Lee, MD

Transcript:    Tamer Seckin, MD (00:09): Dr. Ted Lee, who is a renowned surgeon, an endometriosis specialist among our field. He needs no further introduction, but for you, he's a new face in New York. He's the director of innovation…

KEYNOTE: What I Wish We Knew in 1974: 50 Years of Change in Endometriosis Research and Care - Dan Martin, MD

KEYNOTE: What I Wish We Knew in 1974: 50 Years of Change in Endometriosis Research and Care - Dan Martin, MD

KEYNOTE: What I Wish We Knew in 1974: 50 Years of Change in Endometriosis Research and Care Dan Martin, MD  

Lunch with Lawyers: Reasonable Accommodations: Understanding Your Legal Protections with Endo

Lunch with Lawyers: Reasonable Accommodations: Understanding Your Legal Protections with Endo

Lunch with Lawyers:  "Reasonable Accommodations: Understanding Your Legal Protections with Endo" Laurie Berke-Weiss JD, MA, Alex Berke JD, Rosa Aliberti JD  

How to Read and Understand Scientific Articles - Whitney Ross, MD

How to Read and Understand Scientific Articles - Whitney Ross, MD

How to Read and Understand Scientific Articles Whitney Ross, MD

Menstrual Blood: A Tool for Developing Better Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Endometriosis - Christine Metz, PhD

Menstrual Blood: A Tool for Developing Better Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Endometriosis - Christine Metz, PhD

Menstrual Blood: A Tool for Developing Better Diagnostics and Therapeutics for EndometriosisSpeaker: Christine Metz, PhD

Unlocking the Enigma: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Illuminate Endometriosis - Elise Courtois, PhD

Unlocking the Enigma: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Illuminate Endometriosis - Elise Courtois, PhD

Unlocking the Enigma: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Illuminate EndometriosisSpeaker: Elise Courtois, PhD

Voices of 17,000: Unveiling the day-to-day lived experience of endometriosis - Noemie Elhadad, PhD

Voices of 17,000: Unveiling the day-to-day lived experience of endometriosis - Noemie Elhadad, PhD

Voices of 17,000: Unveiling the day-to-day lived experience of endometriosis Noemie Elhadad, PhD

Endo Black: Empowering Endo Sistas - Lauren Kornegay

Endo Black: Empowering Endo Sistas - Lauren Kornegay

Endo Black: Empowering Endo Sistas Lauren Kornegay

Physical Therapy Q&A with Solstice

Physical Therapy Q&A with Solstice

Physical Therapy Q&A with Solstice Panel: Kara Mortifoglio DPT, Erica Azzaretto Michitsch DPT, Emma Codman DPT, Claire Hamnett DPT, Rebecca Arkin OTDModerator: Amanda Chu, MD

Endo at the Dinner Table: A Discussion with Patients and Their Loved Ones

Endo at the Dinner Table: A Discussion with Patients and Their Loved Ones

Endo at the Dinner Table: A Discussion with Patients and Their Loved Ones Patient Panel: Ciji & Miguel Castro, Tracy & Stryker Lewis, Troone & Jill MarchakModerator: Tamer Seckin, MD

Starting from Breakfast: Food & Inflammation for Endo - Semir Beyaz, PhD

Starting from Breakfast: Food & Inflammation for Endo - Semir Beyaz, PhD

Starting from Breakfast: Food & Inflammation for Endo Semir Beyaz, PhD

The ENPOWR Project: Adolescent Endo Education and Advocacy

The ENPOWR Project: Adolescent Endo Education and Advocacy

The ENPOWR Project: Adolescent Endo Education and Advocacy Carolyn Mayer, Milcah Macatiag, Jacqueline Cecil

Socially Endo: Promoting Education, Awareness, & Connection

Socially Endo: Promoting Education, Awareness, & Connection

Socially Endo: Promoting Education, Awareness, & Connection Samantha Cohen, Ayesha Shand, Sydney Yiu

Unlocking the Mystery of Your Genes: The Role of Genomics and Epigenetics in Endometriosis - Roberta Kline, MD

Unlocking the Mystery of Your Genes: The Role of Genomics and Epigenetics in Endometriosis - Roberta Kline, MD

Unlocking the Mystery of Your Genes: The Role of Genomics and Epigenetics in Endometriosis Dr. Roberta Kline

Keynote: The Science of Happiness - Daniel Lerner, MAPP

Keynote: The Science of Happiness - Daniel Lerner, MAPP

Keynote: The Science of Happiness - Daniel Lerner, MAPP Daniel Lerner, MAPP

Beyond the Taboo: Improving Care for Menstrual Disorders and Endometriosis in India

Beyond the Taboo: Improving Care for Menstrual Disorders and Endometriosis in India

(Presentation) Beyond the Taboo: Improving Care for Menstrual Disorders and Endometriosis in India Georgina Harding, Tirukurungudi Santhanam Padmapriya (The Cycle & Sanitation First India)

Adenomyosis & Fertility - Pinar Kodaman, MD PhD

Adenomyosis & Fertility - Pinar Kodaman, MD PhD

Adenomyosis & Fertility Pinar Kodaman, MD PhD

Infertility and Endometriosis - Serin Seckin, MD

Infertility and Endometriosis - Serin Seckin, MD

Infertility and Endometriosis Serin Seckin, MD

Navigating Fertility: Patient Perspectives

Navigating Fertility: Patient Perspectives

Navigating Fertility: Patient Perspectives Patient Panel: Ashley Albrecht, Halley Ceglia Terrell, LCSW, LICSW, Nanda Singh, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC,Moderator: Serin Seckin, MD

Immunology & Menstrual Fluid - Katherine Burns, PhD

Immunology & Menstrual Fluid - Katherine Burns, PhD

Immunology & Menstrual Fluid Katherine Burns, PhD

Pelvic Floor PT & Osteopathic Techniques for People with Endometriosis - Melanie Carminati, DPT

Pelvic Floor PT & Osteopathic Techniques for People with Endometriosis - Melanie Carminati, DPT

Pelvic Floor PT & Osteopathic Techniques for People with Endometriosis Melanie Carminati, DPT

Connecting the Dots: Closing Remarks - pd2024

Connecting the Dots: Closing Remarks - pd2024

Connecting the Dots: Closing Remarks Tamer Seckin, MD

Navigating Endometriosis: Insights and Empowerment at Patient Symposium 2024

Navigating Endometriosis: Insights and Empowerment at Patient Symposium 2024

Get your tickets now for the 15th Annual Endometriosis Foundation of America Patient Symposium, "Understand Your Endo, Take Control of Your Life!" Join us from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on March 2 and from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. on March 3 at the 4W43…

Bindi Irwin To Receive the Blossom Award at the Endometriosis Foundation of America’s 12 th Annual Blossom Ball

Bindi Irwin To Receive the Blossom Award at the Endometriosis Foundation of America’s 12 th Annual Blossom Ball

NEW YORK, February 9, 2024 – Today, the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) announced that the 12th Annual Blossom Ball will honor Bindi Irwin with the Blossom Award on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Gotham Hall in New York City.…

Dr. Harry Reich Unveils Endometriosis Management Insights in the Latest EndoTV Episode

Dr. Harry Reich Unveils Endometriosis Management Insights in the Latest EndoTV Episode

In a recent EndoTV interview, Dr. Harry Reich, a pioneer in endometriosis surgery, shared profound insights into his groundbreaking work and perspectives on managing this complex disease.  Laparoscopic Hysterectomies: A Game-Changer Dr.…

EndoFound Events Sponsorship Opportunities

EndoFound Events Sponsorship Opportunities

Unlock the Power of Support: Sponsor EndoFound Events! By sponsoring EndoFound events, you play a crucial role in raising awareness, funding research, supporting education, and advancing advocacy efforts in the fight against endometriosis.…

From Medical Trauma to Hope and Healing - Mikka C. Branch's Endo Story

From Medical Trauma to Hope and Healing - Mikka C. Branch's Endo Story

I had unexplainable symptoms for two decades, including pelvic and abdominal pain, painful and heavy periods, and painful ovulation. In February 2020, my pelvic pain was so drastic that I went to the ER multiple times and had several ultrasounds,…

 Finding Empowerment and Advocacy: Jenna Bosi's Endometriosis Journey

Finding Empowerment and Advocacy: Jenna Bosi's Endometriosis Journey

In a recent EndoTV episode hosted by Diana Falzone, we heard Jenna Bosi's powerful and inspiring story. Jenna, who has faced the challenges of endometriosis, adenomyosis, and abnormal cells related to cervical cancer, shared her journey of…

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 (December 7, 2023) – The Endometriosis…

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…

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…