Welcome to the global forum for information about endometriosis

ENDOMETRIOSIS is one of the most common causes of pelvic pain and infertility in women. If you want to know more about endometriosis and how to treat it, you have come to the right place!

NEWS	FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TREATMENT OPTIONS	COPING
RESEARCH	TREATMENT GUIDELINES
CLINICAL TRIALS	SUPPORT GROUPS ACROSS THE WORLD

Endometriosis.org is the global platform which links all stake holders in endometriosis. It facilitates collaboration and information sharing between women with endometriosis, physicians, scientists, and others interested in the disease. This international cooperation and exchange of experience enables us to deliver up to date, evidence based, information and news about endometriosis.

Our goal is to provide knowledge to empower women with endometriosis to participate fully in making informed decisions about their treatment options.

NEWS

November 2009

	New genetic research could result in a non-invasive diagnostic test Juneau Biosciences is currently searching for qualified participants for a study to identify genes responsible for endometriosis to improve diagnosis and treatment. If you are diagnosed with endometriosis, please consider partaking in this non-invasive clinical trial ....read more and register online
	2010 charity calendar is sold to benefit endometriosis research Twelve women and one photographer have teamed up to create a beautiful calendar to emphasise diseases that impact millions of lives - including endometriosis! PLEASE SUPPORT ENDOMETRIOSIS RESEARCH now by purchasing one (or many) calendars. The calendar is only $15 and will make an excellent Christmas present! BUY NOW! (please!)
	WERF commences first ever prospective study to investigate cost of endometriosis No new diagnostic test (yet!), but research in nerve fibres is promising Endometriosis New Zealand awarded $100,000 to raise awareness
	Follow news in endometriosis at www.twitter.com/endometriosis
	FACING INFERTILITY? - Here are our top articles: Endometriosis and infertility Treatments for infertility (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) Endometriosis and pregnancy Infertility resources
	HAVING SURGERY? - Use our articles to make informed decisions: Everything you need to know about endometriosis surgery How to survive a bowel preparation Tips prior to endometriosis surgery Post surgery ailments Hysterectomy: some definitions
	NEWS ARCHIVE...

Upcoming meetings which include endometriosis

38th Annual Meeting of the AAGL
15 - 19 November 2009
Orlando, USA

ESHRE Campus: Endoscopy in reproductive medicine
25 - 27 November 2009
Leuven, Belgium

Interaktiven Endometriose-Workshop
26 - 27 November 2009
Villach, Austria

Endometriosis 2010 - from bench to patient
18 - 20 March 2010
Milano, Italy

COMPLETE CONGRESS SCHEDULE ...

Useful resources


YOUR FIRST ENDOMETRIOSIS CONSULTATION The definitive guide to help you prepare for that first consulation including questions your doctor may ask you - and you may want to ask him/her.

CONSIDERING MEDICAL TREATMENT? Oral Contraceptives Progestins Mirena GnRH-analogues Painkillers Danazol

MORE INFORMATION: Books on endometriosis and infertility Archive of articles about endometriosis from women who have been there! List of global support organisations and their activities Online support groups

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Books for endometriosis and infertility

100 Questions and Answers on Endometriosis

This book encourages the reader to question and challenge assumptions about the treatment of the disease, and provides answers to 100 questions about endometriosis, in the opinion of David Redwine MD.

Endometriosis: a key to healing through nutrition
The right diet can provide the key to good health in overcoming ndometriosis. This book explains which nutritients the body needs to stay healthy, and includes recipes, and details of traditional and complementary treatments to treat endometriosis.

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