Our mission is to increase endometriosis awareness, fund landmark research, provide advocacy and support for patients, and educate the public and medical community.
Founders: Padma Lakshmi, Tamer Seckin, MD
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From its founding vision articulated by Dr. Seckin, the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) has been committed to nothing less than redefining the future of women’s reproductive health. Over the past 2 decades, EndoFound has transformed endometriosis from a silenced condition into a globally recognized disease of urgent scientific and social consequence.

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Endometriosis Foundation of America and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Launch $20 Million Seckin Endometriosis Research Center

Endometriosis Foundation of America and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Launch $20 Million Seckin Endometriosis Research Center

The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) announce the launch of the Seckin Endometriosis Research Center for Women

EndoFound’s 2025 Virtual End Endo 5K Is Ready to Run!

EndoFound’s 2025 Virtual End Endo 5K Is Ready to Run!

EndoFound’s Virtual End Endo 5K returns Sept. 15–21 with a $50,000 fundraising goal. Register today to move for awareness, raise funds,…

Notre Dame Grad and Harvard Law Student, Still with Debilitating Endometriosis After Two Surgeries, Will Run in the NYC Marathon

Notre Dame Grad and Harvard Law Student, Still with Debilitating Endometriosis After Two Surgeries, Will Run in the NYC Marathon

Caeli Jojola has faced years of debilitating endometriosis, two surgeries, and relentless pain. Now, the Notre Dame graduate and Harvard law…

Your Pain is Real: Bindi Irwin says No Gaslighting, No Stigma — Just Truth About Endometriosis

Your Pain is Real: Bindi Irwin says No Gaslighting, No Stigma — Just Truth About Endometriosis

Bindi Irwin's powerful story about her endometriosis diagnosis validates what many women have been told to ignore: your pain is real. Learn…

Making Every Mile Count: Team EndoStrong 2025 Debuts Marathon Team and Kicks Off Fundraising

Making Every Mile Count: Team EndoStrong 2025 Debuts Marathon Team and Kicks Off Fundraising

EndoFound’s Team EndoStrong has become a fixture at the New York City Marathon. The race on November 2 will be the team’s eleventh consecutive…

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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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Endometriosis: Defining It, Recognizing It, and Treating It

About Endometriosis
MYTHS AND FACTS

A deep endometriosis lesion is like an iceberg. Most of the disease lies implanted underneath the surface tissue. Deep-excision surgery removes these lesions entirely, including the tissue underneath…

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Education

EndoFound has launched a high school- and community-based outreach program, consisting of an interactive lesson that highlights the basics of endometriosis and the disease

The ROSE Study (Research Outsmarts Endometriosis)

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The ROSE Study

  EndoFound supports the Research OutSmarts Endometriosis (ROSE) Study at Northwell's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. ROSE seeks to identify genetic markers associated with…

Endometriosis Foundation of America and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Launch $20 Million Seckin Endometriosis Research Center

Seckin Endometriosis Research Center at Cold Spring Harbour

The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) announce the launch of the Seckin Endometriosis Research Center for Women