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Endofound Org


The Endometriosis Foundation of America 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.

Endometriosis 2025: Annual Patient Symposium

Endometriosis 2025: Annual Patient Symposium

16th Annual Patient Symposium Endometriosis 2025 Einhorn Auditorium Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City 131 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10075 This year’s theme, "Your Mother Should Know," inspired by The Beatles, highlights the critical…

Opening Remarks - Carolyn Mayer, MPH

Opening Remarks - Carolyn Mayer, MPH

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   Good…

From First Cramps to Chronic Pain: Understanding the Timeline of Endometriosis - Tamer Seckin, MD

From First Cramps to Chronic Pain: Understanding the Timeline of Endometriosis - Tamer Seckin, MD

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   Very…

My Endometriosis Journey - Piraye Beim, PhD

My Endometriosis Journey - Piraye Beim, PhD

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD Thank you,…

Patient Panel -Adolescent Endo: A Family's Journey

Patient Panel -Adolescent Endo: A Family's Journey

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD So look,…

Provider Panel - Brain on Fire: When Endo Fans the Flames

Provider Panel - Brain on Fire: When Endo Fans the Flames

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD All right…

So you say it's Benign: Ovarian Cysts - Amanda Chu, MD

So you say it's Benign: Ovarian Cysts - Amanda Chu, MD

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   All…

Egg Freezing & Endometriosis - Tomer Singer, MD

Egg Freezing & Endometriosis - Tomer Singer, MD

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD Hello everybody.…

Patient Panel- The Long and Winding Road to Pregnancy: Endometriosis, IVF & Never Giving Up

Patient Panel- The Long and Winding Road to Pregnancy: Endometriosis, IVF & Never Giving Up

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD One of the…

Provider Panel - Navigating Fertility with Endometriosis

Provider Panel - Navigating Fertility with Endometriosis

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD I'm going…

Nourishing Your Genes: The Emerging Science of Genomics & Diet in Endometriosis - Semir Beyaz, PhD

Nourishing Your Genes: The Emerging Science of Genomics & Diet in Endometriosis - Semir Beyaz, PhD

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD I'm going…

More Than Medicine: The Role of Acupuncture in Managing Endometriosis - Winnie Chan

More Than Medicine: The Role of Acupuncture in Managing Endometriosis - Winnie Chan

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD So yeah.…

Panel - Beyond the Prescription Pad: Exploring Integrative Approaches to Endometriosis Relief

Panel - Beyond the Prescription Pad: Exploring Integrative Approaches to Endometriosis Relief

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   I'd…

Patient Panel - A Disease Without Borders: Why Endometriosis Requires a Team Approach

Patient Panel - A Disease Without Borders: Why Endometriosis Requires a Team Approach

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   Alright…

Hormones, Birth Control, and Endometriosis: What You Need to Know - Drorit Or, MD

Hormones, Birth Control, and Endometriosis: What You Need to Know - Drorit Or, MD

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD So we are…

Exploring Immune Contributions to Endometriosis-Associated Infertility - Stephanie Busch

Exploring Immune Contributions to Endometriosis-Associated Infertility - Stephanie Busch

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   Alright,…

Patient Panel - Breaking the Cycle Familial Conversations About Endometriosis - Diana Falzone

Patient Panel - Breaking the Cycle Familial Conversations About Endometriosis - Diana Falzone

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   Your…

Building Resilience and Advocacy in the Face of Chronic Illness - Gigi Robinson

Building Resilience and Advocacy in the Face of Chronic Illness - Gigi Robinson

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   Hi…

Closing Remarks - Tamer Seckin, MD

Closing Remarks - Tamer Seckin, MD

16th Annual Patient DayYour Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!Patient Day - March 2, 2025Einhorn AuditoriumLenox Hill Hospital, New York City Scientific DirectorDan Martin, MD Program DirectorTamer Seckin, MD   It's…

2025 TCS New York City Marathon

2025 TCS New York City Marathon

The Endometriosis Foundation of America is officially entering its 10th year as an official charity partner with the TCS New York City Marathon.  Team EndoStrong is now accepting applications for the 2025 NYC Marathon cycle. Please fill…

Medical Conference

Medical Conference

 Whether you are a medical professional, patient, caregiver, or advocate, this event offers a valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with others who share your concerns, and contribute to meaningful change in the field…

Medical Conference 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!

Medical Conference 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better!

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Your Mother Should Know,Your Doctor Should Know Better! Einhorn Auditorium - Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City 131 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10075   This year’s theme, "Your…

Welcome: Creating Mass Awareness: Why and What Mothers and Others Should Know! - Tamer Seckin, MD

Welcome: Creating Mass Awareness: Why and What Mothers and Others Should Know! - Tamer Seckin, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025: Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Welcome: Creating Mass Awareness: Why and What Mothers and Others Should Know! Tamer Seckin, MD   I can't…

We Can Work It Out: Ethical Challenges in Multi-Generational Endometriosis Care - Frank Chervenak, MD

We Can Work It Out: Ethical Challenges in Multi-Generational Endometriosis Care - Frank Chervenak, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! We Can Work It Out: Ethical Challenges in Multi-Generational Endometriosis Care - Frank Chervenak, MD  …

Reproductive Justice and Endometriosis: Discrepancies Through Cultures - Bruno Van Herendael, MD

Reproductive Justice and Endometriosis: Discrepancies Through Cultures - Bruno Van Herendael, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Reproductive Justice and Endometriosis: Discrepancies Through Cultures - Bruno Van Herendael, MD   My next…

Transcriptomic Changes in Superficial Peritoneal Endometriosis - Asgi Fazleabas, PhD

Transcriptomic Changes in Superficial Peritoneal Endometriosis - Asgi Fazleabas, PhD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Transcriptomic Changes in Superficial Peritoneal Endometriosis - Asgi Fazleabas, PhD   My next speaker is…

Development of Endometriosis - Dan Martin, MD

Development of Endometriosis - Dan Martin, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Development of Endometriosis - Dan Martin, MD   So we're going to talk about how endometriosis develops in…

Discussion: Causes of Endometriosis Molecular Pathways to Explore

Discussion: Causes of Endometriosis Molecular Pathways to Explore

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Discussion: Causes of Endometriosis Molecular Pathways to Explore   Okay, questions? Yes The question is,…

The Familial and Hereditary Aspects of Endometriosis	- Krina Zondervan, MSc, DPhil, FRCOG

The Familial and Hereditary Aspects of Endometriosis - Krina Zondervan, MSc, DPhil, FRCOG

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! The Familial and Hereditary Aspects of Endometriosis - Krina Zondervan, MSc, DPhil, FRCOG   Hi everyone. My…

Diminished Estrogen Signaling Concordant With Increased Extent of Fibrosis in Ectopic Endometrium - Sun-Wei Guo, PhD

Diminished Estrogen Signaling Concordant With Increased Extent of Fibrosis in Ectopic Endometrium - Sun-Wei Guo, PhD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Diminished Estrogen Signaling Concordant With Increased Extent of Fibrosis in Ectopic Endometrium - Sun-Wei Guo,…

Decade Long Multi-omics Initiative Leading to Revolutionary Discovery Guided by JNK Inhibition - Piraye Beim, PhD

Decade Long Multi-omics Initiative Leading to Revolutionary Discovery Guided by JNK Inhibition - Piraye Beim, PhD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Decade Long Multi-omics Initiative Leading to Revolutionary Discovery Guided by JNK Inhibition - Piraye Beim, PhD…

Discussion: Familial and Hereditary Penetrance of Endometriosis

Discussion: Familial and Hereditary Penetrance of Endometriosis

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Discussion: Familial and Hereditary Penetrance of Endometriosis   Thank you all for a wonderful session on…

Keynote: Adolescent Endometriosis, a Call to Action on Early Detection - Ceana Nezhat, MD

Keynote: Adolescent Endometriosis, a Call to Action on Early Detection - Ceana Nezhat, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Keynote: Adolescent Endometriosis, a Call to Action on Early Detection - Ceana Nezhat, MD I have the greatest pleasure…

Immunology of Endometriosis-Hugh Taylor, MD

Immunology of Endometriosis-Hugh Taylor, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Immunology of Endometriosis-Hugh Taylor, MD My name is Danielle Luciano, and I'll be introducing Dr. Hugh Taylor,…

Single Cell Transcriptomics in Microenvironment of Endometriosis Lesions - Danielle Luciano, MD

Single Cell Transcriptomics in Microenvironment of Endometriosis Lesions - Danielle Luciano, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Single Cell Transcriptomics in Microenvironment of Endometriosis Lesions - Danielle Luciano, MD So it's my pleasure…

The Role of Neutrophils in the Onset of Endometriosis - Katherine Burns, PhD

The Role of Neutrophils in the Onset of Endometriosis - Katherine Burns, PhD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! The Role of Neutrophils in the Onset of Endometriosis - Katherine Burns, PhD   Alright, so now I have the…

Decoding Menstrual Transcription: Insights into Endometriosis - Ridhi Tariyal, MBA, BS

Decoding Menstrual Transcription: Insights into Endometriosis - Ridhi Tariyal, MBA, BS

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Decoding Menstrual Transcription: Insights into Endometriosis - Ridhi Tariyal, MBA, BS   Our next speaker…

Discussion -  Science in Endometriosis Part I

Discussion - Science in Endometriosis Part I

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Discussion - Science in Endometriosis Part I Linda, go ahead. Oh my god, this is such a fantastic session. All…

Pelvic Anatomy on Ultrasound and Methodology of Ultrasonographic Exam - Anna Stepniewska, MD

Pelvic Anatomy on Ultrasound and Methodology of Ultrasonographic Exam - Anna Stepniewska, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Pelvic Anatomy on Ultrasound and Methodology of Ultrasonographic Exam - Anna Stepniewska, MD The regional val,…

Peritoneal Endometriosis-Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (CLE) Technique-Fernanda Okita, MD

Peritoneal Endometriosis-Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (CLE) Technique-Fernanda Okita, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Peritoneal Endometriosis-Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (CLE) Technique-Fernanda Okita, MD Our next speaker is Dr.…

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Severe Dysmenorrhea in Young Females - Sylvia Mechsner, MD

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Severe Dysmenorrhea in Young Females - Sylvia Mechsner, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! A Multidisciplinary Approach to Severe Dysmenorrhea in Young Females - Sylvia Mechsner, MD   Alright, our…

Discussion - USG and Early Detection

Discussion - USG and Early Detection

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Discussion - USG and Early Detection Thank you everyone. Any questions from the Audience? Thanks so much. I would…

Mice, or microfluidics? How Multi-omics Analysis Guides Us to Build the Most Useful Models of Endometriosis Patient - Linda Griffith, PhD

Mice, or microfluidics? How Multi-omics Analysis Guides Us to Build the Most Useful Models of Endometriosis Patient - Linda Griffith, PhD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Mice, or microfluidics? How Multi-omics Analysis Guides Us to Build the Most Useful Models of Endometriosis Patient…

Iron Meets its Match: Endometriosis Cells' Pro-Fibrotic Counterattack - Polona Safaric Tepes, PhD

Iron Meets its Match: Endometriosis Cells' Pro-Fibrotic Counterattack - Polona Safaric Tepes, PhD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Iron Meets its Match: Endometriosis Cells' Pro-Fibrotic Counterattack - Polona Safaric Tepes, PhD Our next speaker…

Transcriptomic Mapping of Endometrium and Endometriosis	- Semir Beyaz, PhD

Transcriptomic Mapping of Endometrium and Endometriosis - Semir Beyaz, PhD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Transcriptomic Mapping of Endometrium and Endometriosis - Semir Beyaz, PhD   Last but not least, we have Dr.…

Discussion - End of the Day - Science in Endometriosis Part II

Discussion - End of the Day - Science in Endometriosis Part II

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Discussion - End of the Day - Science in Endometriosis Part II Thank you so much for your talks. Let's open it…

What is Ahead of Us for Surgery? - Harry Reich, MD

What is Ahead of Us for Surgery? - Harry Reich, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! What is Ahead of Us for Surgery? - Harry Reich, MD He's played a crucial role in advancing surgical techniques…

Understanding Peritoneal Endometriosis - Towards New Medical Treatment - Andrew Horne, MD

Understanding Peritoneal Endometriosis - Towards New Medical Treatment - Andrew Horne, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Understanding Peritoneal Endometriosis - Towards New Medical Treatment - Andrew Horne, MD   I'd like to introduce…

Progressive, Regressive, or Persistent Endometriosis/Multiorgan Surgery Including Thoracic Endometriosis - Tamer Seckin, MD

Progressive, Regressive, or Persistent Endometriosis/Multiorgan Surgery Including Thoracic Endometriosis - Tamer Seckin, MD

International Medical Conference Endometriosis 2025:Endometriosis 2025: Your Mother Should Know, Your Doctor Should Know Better! Progressive, Regressive, or Persistent Endometriosis/Multiorgan Surgery Including Thoracic Endometriosis - Tamer…