My thoughts are with Lena Dunham, who recently expressed the pain she is suffering due to endometriosis. It is important that we speak honestly about the kind of pain endometriosis produces, as the disease…
Carolyn, Stephanie and Chris organized “The Endo Show,” a musical show with the goal of raising endometriosis awareness. Learn more this successful concert benefiting the EFA!
After my diagnostic surgery for endometriosis in July 2014, I founded Winning & Grinning as a positive, motivational space for women to express their achievements despite their endometriosis. This has…
The endometriosis foundation of america multi-prong approach to increasing endometriosis awareness, improving medical knowledge and research raises the bar for the women’s reproductive health community
This year, the Endometriosis Foundation of America (Endofound) was quite fortunate to have a number individuals show their support by organizing events in their local communities. Our volunteers dedicated…
On March 10, 2014, as part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Endofound co-founders Dr. Tamer Seckin and Padma Lakshmi spoke about endometriosis to a packed house at the 92nd Street Y on the Upper East…
The 2015 Medical Conference was the EFA’s most successful to date! Titled “Ending Endometriosis Starts at the Beginning” this year’s meeting gathered clinicians and researchers from across the…
DIAGNOSING, TREATING ENDOMETRIOSIS EARLIER CAN HELP PREVENT LONG TERM DAMAGE When you have limited experience with your period, being able to determine what is normal and when something is wrong can be…
Dr. Tamer Seckin is a New York–based gynecologist and laparoscopic surgeon who specializes in treating endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a complex, and very often, a misunderstood GYN condition. Mild cases can affect one woman to the point of crippling her for days, while another woman with a more severe stage may not…
