West Coast Endometriosis Patient Trying to “Get the Conversation Going” While Raising Funds for EndoFound
Determined to break the silence on endometriosis, Rachel Ratelle is bringing her community together for the ‘Rays Your Vibe’ Awareness Walk…
Determined to break the silence on endometriosis, Rachel Ratelle is bringing her community together for the ‘Rays Your Vibe’ Awareness Walk…
With a passion for music and a mission to spread awareness, Nikki Bolden is bringing together six all-female acts for 'The Beat Endo Show,'…
Melissa Dean has battled endometriosis for decades—now she’s fighting for others. Through the Endo Warrior 5K, she’s raising awareness,…
Renowned endometriosis researcher Dr. Paolo Vercellini is being honored with EndoFound’s Harry Reich Award for his decades of dedication to…
World-renowned endometriosis specialist Dr. Ceana Nezhat is being honored with EndoFound’s Harry Reich Award for his groundbreaking work in…
Endometriosis affects millions, yet a lack of education and awareness often results in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Early diagnosis changes…
Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI)
25 – 29 March 2025
Charlotte (NC), USA
14th Congress of the European Pain Federation (EFIC)
24 – 26 April 2025
Lyon, France
16th World Congress on Endometriosis
21 – 24 May 2025
Sydney, Australia
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.'"
The lack of obvious symptoms can cloud diagnosis, lead to fertility problems.
One woman revealed she had 12 endometriosis-related surgeries to date