Endometriosis Education Starts Here
Every young person deserves clear, accurate information about their body and support when something does not feel right.
ENPOWR (ENdometriosis: Promoting Outreach and Wide Recognition) is the Endometriosis Foundation of America's free, youth-centered education program for schools, colleges, and communities.
ENPOWR increases awareness of endometriosis and builds menstrual health literacy by providing clear, age-appropriate, and accessible education in schools and communities across the country.
With the support of volunteers, school and community partners, we empower young people to understand their bodies, recognize symptoms, and confidently advocate for their health.
It is not “Just a Bad Period.” We're Helping Young People Recognize and Distinguish Symptoms
Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive, and inflammatory disease that can cause severe pain and affect every aspect of a person’s life— whether fiscal, social, physical, or mental. Symptoms often begin during adolescence; however, many young people who experience endometriosis symptoms often have had their pain normalized or dismissed.
ENPOWR helps change that.
Our educational program equips students, and the adults who support them, with the tools of knowledge, language, and information to facilitate conversations about menstrual health, endometriosis, and seeking care.
What ENPOWR Offers
Classroom-Ready Education
Flexible, age-appropriate lesson plans, presentations, activities, and discussion tools designed for middle schools, high schools, colleges, and youth-serving organizations.
Resources for Students and Schools
Free digital and print materials, including:
- Posters
- Pamphlets
- Symptom guides
- Classroom-based lessons & assemblies
- Lesson plans for teacher-guided instruction (coming Fall 2026)
Professional Development
Training and practical tools for school nurses, educators, coaches, counselors, and other trusted adults who play an important role in supporting students.
Community Education
Informational tables, workshops, and outreach opportunities that bring evidence-based endometriosis education into communities, campuses, and public spaces.
What Students Learn
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Menstrual Health: What’s “normal” and when to talk to a trusted adult or healthcare provider.
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Endometriosis: What it is, who it affects, key signs, and strategies for managing symptoms.
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Self-Advocacy: How to track symptoms and advocate for your health in medical settings.
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Awareness: How to raise awareness for endometriosis and why it can make a difference.
“There are so many people who suffer with endometriosis, and so many feel alone and unheard in their struggles. Creating an environment to more comfortably talk about this can help bring awareness to how important these topics are.”
— Female, 16 • Anonymous ENPOWR Survey
Education That Creates Lasting Impact
Since 2013, ENPOWR has reached more than:
Our goal is simple: to ensure that young people have the information and support they need to recognize symptoms earlier, seek care when needed, and feel believed when they speak up about their health.
“I liked how it not only talked about endometriosis, but also generally what to do when something in your body is wrong, like keeping a symptom journal and advocating for yourself.”
— Female, 15 • Anonymous ENPOWR Survey
Built for Schools. Designed for Young People. Free for Communities.
ENPOWR works with schools, districts, colleges, youth-serving organizations, and community partners across the country. Whether you are looking to bring a lesson into a classroom, host an educational table, support your school health office, or train staff, our team can help you identify the right resources for your community.
Get Involved: ENPOWR Youth Starting With A Click
Creating a future where endometriosis education is standard in every school takes a community.
Volunteer Endo Educators, College Ambassadors, school staff, students, and community partners all play an important role in expanding access to accurate information and compassionate support.
Together, We Can Start To Change The Delay In Diagnosis
ENPOWR envisions a world where endometriosis education is a standard part of student health education, where young people are met with understanding rather than dismissal, and where no one has to navigate painful symptoms alone.
Bring free endometriosis education to your school or community today.
ENPOWR provides educational information and does not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.