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

February 2010

	Help discover better treatments for endometriosis Genetic research could result in a non-invasive diagnostic. Juneau Biosciences is currently searching for women diagnosed with endometriosis for a study to identify genes responsible for endometriosis - all they need is a saliva sample from you! Read more...
	Partake in the survey about the care you are receiving for your endometriosis Postdoctoral position available at the Netherlands Metabolomics Centre Call for applications for scholarships to the University of Leuven now open
	NEW BOOK: Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Dr Susan Evans is a laparoscopic surgeon and specialist in pelvic pain, who has written this book together with Deborah Bush QSM. It is a practical book for women with pain, written in an easy-to-read style with information on how to help a wide range of pains The book contains information you may not get from your doctor, with diet, lifestyle and medication information as well as the most up to date information on surgery.
	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

ESHRE Campus: ESHRE Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis
26 February 2010
Budapest, Hungary

14th World Congress of Gynaecological Endocrinology
4 - 7 March, 2010
Firenze, Italy

Endometriosis 2010 - from bench to patient
18 - 20 March 2010
Milano, Italy
Registration deadline: 18 February 2010

12th International Meeting on Gynaecological Surgery
5 - 8 May 2010
Avellino, 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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