SWHR Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Make Critical Investments in Endometriosis Research and Awareness

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease in which tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus where it does not belong. These lesions can result in pelvic pain and other symptoms that, for many women, can lead to significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens associated with their endometriosis.  In... Read more »

Patients with endometriosis often face challenges on the path to diagnosis, including three out of four people receiving an initial misdiagnosis. Because of stigma around menstruation, some women find it difficult or embarrassing to initiate these conversations with their health care provider. More often than not, it is only when the pain becomes severe or when... Read more »