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Endometriosis Awareness 2007

Endometriosis Awareness Week in Europe, Australia and South America is 5 - 11 March 2007, and in the United States it is for the entire month of March.
   

Activities have been planned in many countries to raise awareness of endometriosis throughout 2007. Stay tuned to this page for continuous updates on what is happening at grass root level in endometriosis!

EMAIL US with your activities and they will be included on this page (also beyond March).

 
 

CONTACT the World Endometriosis Resarch Foundation for more information.

A common theme for meetings in 2007 is "HOW TO COPE WITH PAIN ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS"

28 FEBRUARY 2007

UNITED KINGDOM

Endometriosis UK
has arranged an Endometriosis Roadshow for GPs at the Education Resource Centre, Birmingham Women's Hospital, at 18.30, which is an opportunity for GPs to discuss aspects of endometriosis with Professor Janesh Gupta, Consultant Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Sue Elkin RGN, psycho-sexual endometriosis counsellor.

EMAIL Joanna Quayle or call +44 (0)20 7222 2781 to reserve a place.

   
1 MARCH 2007

SPAIN


Asociación Endometriosis España (AEE) is arranging a conference for all women with endometriosis at the City Hall in the city of Alzira (Valencia) at 16:30. It will be a round table discussion addressing: Endometriosis, infertility, medical and psychological questions, facilitated by Dr Fernando Naranjo, coordinator of the obgyn department og Alzira´s Hospital de La ribera and Mrs Carmen Delgado, Clinical Psychiatrist.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
UNITED KINGDOM
Endometriosis UK has arranged an Endometriosis Roadshow for the general public at the Education Resource Centre, Birmingham Women's Hospital, at 18.30. This is an opportunity to ask questions about services in Birmingham, learn about a counselling service for women with endometriosis, and meet staff from Endometriosis UK. Professor Janesh Gupta, Consultant Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Sue Elkin RGN, psycho-sexual endometriosis counsellor will be there to take questions.

EMAIL Diane Hicks or call +44 (0)20 7222 2781 to reserve a place.

 
3 MARCH 2007


DENMARK



Endometriose Foreningen is kicking off Endometriosis Awareness Week with their annual spring meeting. This year's focus is on "pain managment and nutrition", presented by pain psychologist, Mette Kold PhD. This exclusive course will be repeated throughout the year.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
4 MARCH 2007

FRANCE


An EndoFrance support group meeting will take place in Paris.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
5 MARCH 2007

ARGENTINA


Endometriosis Group Argentina has arranged a seminar about endometriosis, with information, roundtables and videos, will take place at 12.00 in The Rivadavia Hospital (Gynaecology Unit, 2º Floor) in Las Heras, 2670, Buenos Aires.

EMAIL the Endometriosis Group Argentina for more information

   
UNITED KINGDOM
Endometriosis UK will announce results of a survey to hospital trusts and boards, which will assist us in obtaining data across the UK on the current healthcare provision for women with endometriosis.
   
6 MARCH 2007

UNITED KINGDOM

A champagne reception sponsored by Telecityredbus.com will be held in aid of Endometriosis UK at Roxy, 128-132 Borough High Street, London SE1 from 18.30 - 21.30. All are welcome at the event, which is run by Klarke Caplin, a photographer, who has recently photographed women with endometriosis, to raise money/awareness for endometriosis.
7 MARCH 2007

ARGENTINA


Endometriosis Group Argentina has arranged a seminar about endometriosis, with information, roundtables and videos, will take place at 12.00 in The Rivadavia Hospital (Gynaecology Unit, 2º Floor) in Las Heras, 2670, Buenos Aires.

EMAIL the Endometriosis Group Argentina for more information

   
AUSTRALIA

The Endometriosis Association (Qld) is marking Endometriosis Awareness Week with an informational seminar at Brisbane Private Hospital at 18.00, which will cover: pain management, treatments, counselling and support, as well as a research update.

EMAIL the EAQ for more information

   
FRANCE

EndoFrance has arranged a conference in Angers, where Professor Descamps will be presenting and answering questions about endometriosis.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
UNITED KINGDOM
Endometriosis UK will be launching a new hard hitting poster campaign which aims to increase understanding of endometriosis and its impact. In particular we are looking to reach younger women. We will have a celebrity supporting this campaign - more details on the day!!

Endometriosis UK has organised a briefing with MPs at the House of Commons to highlight the impact of endometriosis to MPs and to seek their support for Endometriosis UK's application to The National Institute for Clinical Excellence for a new guideline on The Diagnosis And Management Of Endometriosis. An Early Day Motion (EDM)will be launched that day for MPs to sign - please write to your MPs and encourage them to attend and sign the EDM!

   
8 MARCH 2007 - International Women's Day!

FRANCE


EndoFrance has arranged a conference in Paris with Dr Belaisch, President of the Groupe d'Etudes sur l'endometriose, Dr Herscly, psychologist, and Dr Greco, gynaecologist homeopath.

Prisca, a representative of EndoFrance, will be at the Centre de Prevention Marie Curie (Noisy le Grand) for the entire day to answer questions and give out information about endometriosis.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
ITALY

Together with doctors from Ospedale San Martino, Associazione Progetto Endometriosi will be in Genova for a public conference on bowel endometriosis.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
SWEDEN

Endometriosforeningen Sverige has arranged a regional meeting in Umeå at Folkets Hus at 18.00.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
9 MARCH 2007

ARGENTINA


Endometriosis Group Argentina has arranged a seminar about endometriosis, with information, roundtables and videos, will take place at 12.00 in The Rivadavia Hospital (Gynaecology Unit, 2º Floor) in Las Heras, 2670, Buenos Aires.

EMAIL the Endometriosis Group Argentina for more information

   

MALTA


Support group meeting. CLICK HERE for more information

   
10 MARCH 2007

BELGIUM/NETHERLANDS


Together with the University of Leuven (Belgium) the Endometriose Stichting (Netherlands) will hold an informational seminar on endometriosis, from 10.30 - 16.30. It is open to both women with endometriosis and physcians. This day will also see the launch of the Belgian Endometriosis Society.

CLICK HERE for a full programme

   
FRANCE

EndoFrance has arranged a conference in Rennes with Dr Vialard, gynaecologist, Dr Roy, pain specialist, Dr Reyes-Pelletier, gynaecologist homeopath, Dr Le Guenn, psychologist sophrologist, Dr Le Meut, MD and Anne Murez, a student in ethnology.

Another conference takes place in Montpellier with Pr Dechaud, gynaecologist, and Dr Mann, pain specialist.

An EndoFrance support group meeting will take place in Lyon.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
ITALY

Associazione Progetto Endometriosi will have booths in 10 Italian cities to spread information on endometriosis and raise funds to support their activities and. Their president will be in Treviso for a round table on endometriosis and to celebrate the opening of a local support group.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
NORWAY

Endometriosforeningen Norge has arranged a meeting in Oslo at 13.00 where endometriosis specialist Dr Anton Langebrekke will give a lecture about endometriosis surgery and gynaecology.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
PUERTO RICO

The Puerto Rican Foundation of Endometriosis Patients (PFEP) is arranging an educational workshop “Fighting Endometriosis” starting at 9.30, at the Auxilio Mutuo Hospital/El Señorial Conventional Center.

CLICK HERE for more information

   

UNITED KINGDOM


The Endometriosis and Fertility Clinic, together with The Endometriosis SHE Trust, have arranged a seminar: "Serve your medicine? - the treatment is on the table! Does what we eat affect pain and infertility?"

Following the seminar, a WOMB WALK through Central London arranged by The Endometriosis SHE Trust will start at 14.45 at Regents College and conclude at the Methodist Hall in Westminster for tea at 17.30.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
UNITED STATES

Christine Myer, RYT, together with the Endometriosis Research Centre (ERC), is hosting a "YOGA for Endo" seminar in Boulder, Colorado, to teach women with endometriosis another process of healing: a way of bringing the entire being into wholeness. The event is free for all.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
11 MARCH 2007

BRAZIL


Associação Brasileira de Endometriose is kicking off their national campaign to raise awareness of endometriosis. From 09.00-13.00, 30 Brazilian physicians will talk about endometriosis in the Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo - folders and FAQs about endometriosis will be available.

EMAIL US for more information

   
FRANCE EndoFrance support group meetings will take place in Angers and Rennes.

CLICK HERE for more information

 
14 MARCH 2007

SPAIN


Asociación Endometriosis España (AEE)
is hosting a symposium of endometriosis at the Hospital del Mar in Cadiz and invite all women with endometriosis to participate. Specialists in endometriosis from the Hospital del Mar will be presenting at the meeting, which starts at 10.00.

CLICK HERE for more information

 
15 MARCH 2007

SWEDEN



Endometriosforeningen Sverige has its annual meeting at 18.00 together with information about endometriosis in Stockholm.

CLICK HERE for more information

 
16 MARCH 2007

FRANCE


EndoFrance has arranged a conference in Rouen with Dr Guezou, osteopath, and Sophie Pasquiou, psychotherapist.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
SPAIN

Asociación Endometriosis España (AEE) is celebrating its 5th ANNIVERSARY with a dinner and dance celebration with members from all over Spain, including delegations from Andalucía, País Pasco, Islas Canarias, Islas Baleares, and Madrid. The festivities start at 20.30 at the Hotel Plaza in Barcelona.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
17 MARCH 2007

SPAIN

Asociación Endometriosis España (AEE) has arranged a symposium at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona at 11.00 with Dr. Del Pozo, and SEGO member, Dr. Angel Martín.

CLICK HERE for more information


24 MARCH 2007  

PUERTO RICO


The Puerto Rican Foundation of Endometriosis Patients (PFEP) is arranging an educational workshop “Fighting Endometriosis” starting at 9.30, at the Auxilio Mutuo Hospital/El Señorial Conventional Center.

CLICK HERE for more information

 
28 MARCH 2007

EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT


An awareness event has been arranged at 12.30 for MEPs in the European Parliament (Bruxelles) to highlight the challenges of endometriosis and to call for more action. Several important and significant announcements will be made during this meeting.

SEND US AN EMAIL to get more information on how to get involved

   
30 MARCH 2007

FRANCE


An EndoFrance conference will take place on the island of La Reunion.

CLICK HERE for more information

 
31 MARCH 2007

UNITED KINGDOM


A concert by the London Welsh Male Voice Choir will be held in aid of Endometriosis UK in the beautiful chapel at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.

CLICK HERE for more information and to reserve your tickets.

 
THROUGHOUT ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS WEEK

ITALY


The Associazione Italiana Endometriosi Onlus has organised many initiatives that will take place during awareness week, including:

Mailing of informative material to all Italian politicians and the CSS (Consiglio Superiore di Sanità);

Publication of an eight-page monograph on endometriosis in a monthly magazine (circulation = 100.000);

Seminar featuring the AIE President, Jacqueline Veit;

Participation in a national TV programme;

Informational seminars nationwide;

Articles in magazines and newspapers both locally and nationally;

Participation in local TV and radio programmes;

Round table and panel discussion in Sardinia;

Nationwide booths set up outside hospitals and supermarkets for the entire day to answer questions and give out information about endometriosis;

Distribution of specially designed adolescent pamphlets in schools;

Awareness poster that can be downloaded and printed out from the AIE web-site. DOWNLOAD POSTER

CLICK HERE for more information

   
UNITED KINGDOM

A number events have been organised by Endometriosis UK’s supporters during the week including its local groups.

CLICK HERE for more information

   
UNITED STATES

The Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) is undertaking several fundraisers and holding many events throughout Awareness month.

The ERC is also pleased to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their founding in conjunction with Endometriosis Awareness Month!

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