Worldwide Endo March

An announcement from Dr Camran Nezhat

ENDOMETRIOSIS: A PAINFUL, DEBILITATING, AND COMMON DISEASE

Updated January 30 2014
Want to make a difference in the lives of more than 200 million women with endometriosis? Then please join us for the first ever Worldwide Endo March. This event will take place in more than 53 cities around the world, including Washington, D.C. on March 13, 2014.
Though you often don’t hear much about it in the news, endometriosis is common; an estimated 1 in 8 women and girls are affected and suffer from mild to severe pain as a result of the disease. Unfortunately, endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for 6-10 years from the initial symptoms because the pain may be mistaken for normal menstrual cramping, and it can mimic other diseases. As a result, preteens and teenagers have particularly high rates of misdiagnosis.
You may be aware that endometriosis can damage the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. But did you know the following about endometriosis?
- It is benign but has features similar to some cancers.
- It can spread, invade and cause damage to many organs beyond the reproductive system.
If not detected and treated properly, endometriosis can be a serious, painful, and debilitating disease with severe medical consequences. That’s why we are marching. Please help us end the silence about endometriosis, so millions of women and girls can receive the proper diagnosis, care, and hopefully a cure.
To learn how you can get involved, please email your local Endo March team leader, who is standing by to help you get started: endomarch.information@gmail.com

http://www.millionwomanmarch2014.org/