The Blossom Newsletter is a weekly endo community newsletter with the latest news on research, legislation, education, health and wellness, and patient stories. EndoFound continues to gather information and updates from the endo community and will share them with you here. The times are changing, but today and for many days to come, we are one.
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Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, The endometriosis community is so resilient. It's empowering to witness the camaraderie and support you offer to one another. As we embark on the final two months of what has been a life-changing year for so…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Thank you for joining us for the Virtual Patient Conference! Curated by our Patient Advisory Committee, the conference included everything from patient stories to the latest in care from endometriosis experts.…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Our annual Patient Conference, Live Your Best Life with Endo, kicks off tomorrow evening at 6PM (ET)! Join us for a happy hour featuring mocktails and cocktails and a welcome from EndoFound co-Founders Padma…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Our annual Patient Conference is just one week away! We’re excited to bring you a host of panels and sessions designed for and by individuals with endometriosis. Diana Falzone, journalist and endo advocate,…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Our annual patient conference is only two weeks away! For the past few years, EndoFound’s patient conference has served as a time when the patient community can come together and seek answers across a wide…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, The passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a profound loss. For generations, she has guided the national dialogue and the highest court in this country on gender equality, the importance of stemming…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As our community knows too well, endometriosis treatment and support is vastly under-funded and it continues to be an incredibly difficult disease to diagnose and treat. People of color face these barriers in…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Each year, countless lives are lost to suicide. According to a BBC study released last fall, more than half of the 13,500 women with endometriosis who shared their stories…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Labor Day weekend is here, and I want to give a shout-out to all of you who work so hard. It's not easy planning a career or even getting to work with endometriosis. We still have a lot of work to do when it…
Introducing the Period Game!
Introducing the Period Game!
Introducing the Period Game!
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Last week the house approved Rep. Abby Finkenauer’s push to double federal research funding for endometriosis and the amendment now moves to the Senate. This is such great news for the endo community. Let’s…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, We’re excited to share huge news for the endometriosis community: yesterday, Rep. Abby Finkenauer’s amendment to double federal research for endometriosis passed through the House of Representatives,…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Thank you for sharing your tips in the Endo Tip Jar. Your suggestions were so helpful, and we’re excited to share them with you each week. Missed sharing your tip? You can still share in the Endo Tip Jar.…
Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, You know your body best, and you know what endo tips work for you when it comes to managing symptoms. We are including an Endo Tip of the Week in our newsletters from now on, and we want to hear from you. We've…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Putting Patients First Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, One of the most startling endometriosis statistics is the 7-10 year delay in diagnosis. Endo patients suffer from misdiagnosis…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As we see COVID-19 cases increasing across the country this week, we know that elective surgeries are once again being affected. From everything…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Summer is upon us, and we're hoping you've been able to enjoy the warmth and sunshine while prioritizing your health. June is Pride Month and an…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Towards Change & Actionable Support Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As we all know too well, endometriosis is a difficult disease to diagnose and treat. The stigma surrounding…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. The Call for Change in Women’s Health Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, We hope you are feeling physically and emotionally well in this week of reflection, action, and education.…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. The Issue of Racism in Women’s Health Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, We hope you’re taking care of yourself and your loved ones in an increasingly challenging and difficult…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Periods Don’t Stop for Pandemics Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it's estimated that 1 in 5 women in the U.S. had to decide whether to spend…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Funding Critical Research that Could One Day Lead to A Cure Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As we continue living in a world that calls for social distancing and the wearing of…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Endo Education Begins with Young People Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, I hope you’re doing well this week as stay-at-home orders are slowly changing state-by-state. As always,…
Announcing our Endo & Covid-19 Resource Hub Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, As we closed out Endometriosis Awareness Month and rolled into April, we knew the landscape was forever changed. One thing that hasn't changed is our mission…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Announcing #GivingTuesdayNow Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, I hope you are healthy and taking care of yourself as best as you can. This continues to be a difficult time, especially…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Announcing EndoFound's Next Webinar: Back to Basics Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, How are you doing? Based on the information we have, endo patients continue to be affected by…
Artwork: "Endometriosis Anatomy" by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Thank You for Your Support of the Endo Community Dear %Subscriber:CustomField1%, In this challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay at home orders, it is all the more important…
April 2020 Artwork: “Endometriosis Anatomy” by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Endo & COVID-19: EndoFound’s First Webinar Thank you to everyone who attended EndoFound's first webinar, COVID-19…
April 2020 Artwork: “Endometriosis Anatomy” by Jenna Wiebe of Duvet Days. Closing Out Endo Awareness Month We hope you’re doing well as we close out Endometriosis Awareness Month and enter…
There are an estimated 200 million endometriosis patients worldwide, and each endo story is as unique as a fingerprint. What's your story? Below, a few participants bravely stand in their truth, in hopes of forever squashing the silence surrounding…
The holidays are near, and we're filled with cheer: our 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar will soon be here! Vendors can sell, and shoppers can scoop up exclusive gifts—all for a good cause! Plus, how can you tell whether or not you've found the…
Change is on the horizon! Read on to learn about The Endometriosis Foundation of America's #LetsTalkPeriod campaign, which could help millions of students learn about endometriosis.
Let's teach the next generation about endometriosis—together! You only have a few days left to donate to ENPOWR's $50K fundraiser to create an educational endo 101 video. Our community is abuzz about CBD oil—but experts warn: buyer beware.…
Class is back in session, and we've got a valuable lesson: our endometriosis ENPOWR program turns 5! Find out our plan to educate thousands of schoolchildren around the world—but we need your help! Thinking about shelling out $10K a year…
There are 200 million endometriosis stories out there just waiting to be told. What's yours? One woman recounts her combined 22 hours of endo surgery, while another confides endo silently killed her kidney, further driving home the urgent need…
Change is on the horizon! Read on to learn about The Endometriosis Foundation of America's #LetsTalkPeriod campaign, which could help millions of New York students learn about endometriosis. Plus, a trans man shares his harrowing endo-related…
Just ICYMI: May was Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, and we highlighted a massage therapist who is helping to comfort his endometriosis clients from the outside in. After a long battle with infertility, former Sister Sister star Tia Mowry welcomed…
The month of April brought spring showers—and a downpour of incredible stories from fearless and fierce endo women. Ahead, you'll find an exclusive interview with Julianne Hough who reveals her family plans with husband Brooks Laich, an endo…
There was hardly a dull moment during Endometriosis Awareness Month as women around the world rallied together to demand a brighter future for endo women everywhere. Ahead, you'll find all the can't-miss-moments from The Blossom like Patient…
Just in time for Endometriosis Awareness Month, we've given a fresh update to our Blossom newsletter. Below, you'll find a captivating self-portrait from one of our readers, and top trending articles from The Blossom. Happy reading!
Welcome to The Blossom Letter, a creative space where women impacted by endometriosis share advice, personal stories, artwork and more. We aim to lessen the stigma surrounding this disease by celebrating the beauty of the community. It’s…
Welcome to Endofound's publication, The Blossom Letter. The Blossom Letter serves as a space in which people impacted by endometriosis share their creativity, everyday endo advice, personal stories, and more. We aim to lessen the stigma surrounding…
Welcome to Endofound's new publication, The Blossom Letter. The Blossom Letter serves as a patient-centered online space in which we share our creativity, everyday endo advice, personal stories, events, and other contributions from our supporters.…
Welcome to Endofound's new publication, The Blossom. The Blossom will serve as a patient-centered online space in which we share our creativity, everyday endo advice, personal stories, events, and other contributions from our supporters. We…