ENDOMETRIOSIS ASSOC INC
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Mission Statement
The Endometriosis Association is an international organization founded by women with endometriosis for those with endometriosis, their families, and others interested in the disease. The Association provides and promotes education, research, and support. "Endo" is a chronic, often painful, hormonal and immune-system disease that affects more than 6 million girls and women in the U.S. alone.
About This Cause
The Endometriosis is a self-help organization of women and families with endo, doctors and scientists, and others interested in exchanging information about the disease, offering mutual support and help to those affected by endo, educating the public and medical community about the disease, and promoting and conducting research related to endo. The Association was the first organization in the world founded in 1980 by women with endometriosis for endometriosis patients. It is an international organization with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, members in numerous countries, and activities worldwide. The Association founded Endometriosis Awareness Month (March) and the use of the yellow ribbon as the symbol for endometriosis patients. Endometriosis is a puzzling hormonal and immune disease affecting girls and women from as young as eight to postmenopause. The name comes from the word "endometrium," which is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus and builds up and sheds each month in the menstrual cycle. In "endo" tissue like the endometrium is found outside the uterus in other areas of the body. In these locations outside the uterus, the tissue develops into what are called "nodules," "lesions," "implants," or "growths." These growths can cause pain, infertility, and other problems. The most common symptoms of endo are pain before and during periods (that cannot be alleviated by a heating pad and an over-the-counter analgesic), pain during or after sexual activity, fatigue, infertility, and heavy bleeding. Many women with endo also experience a range of immune disorders, including allergies, asthma, eczema, and certain autoimmune diseases. Infertility affects about 30-40% of women with endo and is a common result with progression of the disease. Treatment includes the use of pain medications, medications that stop ovulation and production of hormones, surgery, and complimentary medicine modalities. Pregnancy or menopause may bring relief of symptoms. There is no cure.