The Endometriosis Association is an international 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 conducting research related to endo.
- The Support Program provides a wide range of services to help girls, women, and their families, through support groups, counseling/crisis call help, assistance finding knowledgeable doctors, a prescription drug savings plan, networking, and other help.
- The Education Program provides a wide range of literature, books, CDs, DVDs, and other educational items to help individuals and the public learn about the disease.
- The Research/Translational Medicine Program includes maintaining the world’s largest database on the disease, major research partnerships with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The Association also serves as a clearinghouse for information on the disease and conducts programs to alert healthcare providers about the latest research and clinical findings on endo.
For more information, check out
http://www.EndometriosisAssn.org.