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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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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Endometriosis Patient Raising Money for EndoFound While Competing in Intense HYROX Race

Endometriosis Patient Raising Money for EndoFound While Competing in Intense HYROX Race

After nearly three decades of battling endometriosis and undergoing two major surgeries, Jennifer Fox is pushing her limits—and raising funds…

Dr. Tamer Seckin Receives Endo Hero of the Year Award from Worldwide EndoMarch and AGCES

Dr. Tamer Seckin Receives Endo Hero of the Year Award from Worldwide EndoMarch and AGCES

Endometriosis pioneer Dr. Tamer Seckin has been awarded the 2025 Endo Hero of the Year Award for his decades of groundbreaking work in advancing…

A Spoonful of Awareness: The Domestic Gourmet Brings Healing to Daytime TV

A Spoonful of Awareness: The Domestic Gourmet Brings Healing to Daytime TV

Endo awareness never looked (or tasted) this good! The Domestic Gourmet hit Daytime TV with a colorful yogurt sundae bar packed with anti-inflammatory,…

West Coast Endometriosis Patient Trying to “Get the Conversation Going” While Raising Funds for EndoFound

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…

Six All-Female Musical Acts Set to Help Texas Woman with Endometriosis Raise Money for EndoFound

Six All-Female Musical Acts Set to Help Texas Woman with Endometriosis Raise Money for EndoFound

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,'…

Utah Woman Who’s Had Eight Endometriosis Surgeries Organizing a 5K to Raise Money for EndoFound

Utah Woman Who’s Had Eight Endometriosis Surgeries Organizing a 5K to Raise Money for EndoFound

Melissa Dean has battled endometriosis for decades—now she’s fighting for others. Through the Endo Warrior 5K, she’s raising awareness,…

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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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