Our mission is to increase endometriosis awareness, fund landmark research, provide advocacy and support for patients, and educate the public and medical community.
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The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) 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.

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Son of Endometriosis Patient Running NYC Marathon to Honor His Mom and Bring Awareness to the Disease

Son of Endometriosis Patient Running NYC Marathon to Honor His Mom and Bring Awareness to the Disease

Stryker Lewis is running the NYC Marathon to honor his mom, Tracy, who battled stage IV endometriosis. With Team EndoStrong, Stryker aims to…

Endometriosis Patient to Host EMO Music Fundraiser in Columbus, Ohio, to Benefit EndoFound

Endometriosis Patient to Host EMO Music Fundraiser in Columbus, Ohio, to Benefit EndoFound

Cassi Ebright, a Columbus musician, is hosting the Clam Ball 2024 EMO/Rock Dance Party to raise funds for EndoFound. After years of being misdiagnosed,…

Philadelphia Woman Prepares for Her Tenth NYC Marathon Just Months After Her Fifth Endometriosis Surgery

Philadelphia Woman Prepares for Her Tenth NYC Marathon Just Months After Her Fifth Endometriosis Surgery

Philadelphia native Emily Glaeser is preparing for her tenth NYC Marathon just months after her fifth endometriosis surgery. As part of Team…

After Endometriosis Complications Nearly Shut Down Her Body, Long Island Nurse Prepares to Run the NYC Marathon

After Endometriosis Complications Nearly Shut Down Her Body, Long Island Nurse Prepares to Run the NYC Marathon

Long Island nurse Jenna Knoblauch is running the NYC Marathon with Team EndoStrong to raise awareness for endometriosis. After years of surgeries…

After Three Surgeries and Another Possibly Looming, Endo Patient Sets Lofty and Humorous Goal for NYC Marathon

After Three Surgeries and Another Possibly Looming, Endo Patient Sets Lofty and Humorous Goal for NYC Marathon

Madison Rosenfeld, a South Florida native now living on Long Island, is running her first full marathon with Team EndoStrong to raise awareness…

Speech Therapist with Adenomyosis Running First NYC Marathon to Educate and Create Awareness

Speech Therapist with Adenomyosis Running First NYC Marathon to Educate and Create Awareness

Rachel Weintraub, a Jersey City resident and Long Island native, endured 15 years of pain before being diagnosed with adenomyosis in 2023. Now,…

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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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