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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Robert Irwin, Brother of Conservationist Bindi Irwin, Discusses His Continued Support for His Sister on EndoTV

Robert Irwin, Brother of Conservationist Bindi Irwin, Discusses His Continued Support for His Sister on EndoTV

Robert was at Bindi’s side on May 3 in New York City when she received the Blossom Award at EndoFound’s Blossom Ball...

EndoFound Joins EndoRise, an Initiative Dedicated to Endometriosis Awareness and Health, for Kickoff Event

EndoFound Joins EndoRise, an Initiative Dedicated to Endometriosis Awareness and Health, for Kickoff Event

A kickoff event for EndoRise, a new initiative designed to “improve awareness and health outcomes in Connecticut while driving research breakthroughs…

In Memory of Dr. Michael Brodherson

In Memory of Dr. Michael Brodherson

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Michael Brodherson, a valued member of the Endometriosis Foundation of America's…

ROSE Study Enters Its Second Decade with Significant Progress and Hope for Endometriosis Patients

ROSE Study Enters Its Second Decade with Significant Progress and Hope for Endometriosis Patients

At EndoFound’s annual Blossom Ball on May 3, Christine Metz, PhD, and Peter Gregersen, MD, were honored with the 2nd Annual Women’s Reproductive…

Endofound Awards Five Organizations $50,000 Each for Endometriosis Research

Endofound Awards Five Organizations $50,000 Each for Endometriosis Research

After reviewing a record 61 grant applications, EndoFound’s Scientific Advisory Board has chosen its 2024 winners...

Endometriosis CARE Act Reintroduced at the Capitol, EndoFound Is There to Support the Cause

Endometriosis CARE Act Reintroduced at the Capitol, EndoFound Is There to Support the Cause

The Endometriosis CARE Act was reintroduced across from the House steps outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday morning at a 15-minute press conference.…

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IASP 2024 World Congress on Pain

5 – 9 August 2024
Amsterdam, The Netherlands


XIX Annual Meeting of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine

31 October – 3 November 2024
Antalya, Turkey


AAGL: 53rd Global Congress on MIGS

17 – 20 November 2024
New Orleans (LA), USA


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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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