National Endometriosis Awareness Month
Tuesday, 04 March 2008 17:58
Delray Beach, FL (March 3, 2008) - - Backed by formal legislation, the Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) is once again celebrating March as "Endometriosis Awareness Month" in honor of all those affected by the disease.
Endometriosis is a painful reproductive and immunological disease in which tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) migrates outside the uterus and implants in other areas of the body. The disorder, for which there is no absolute cure, affects over 5.5 million women and girls in the United States alone and over 70 million more worldwide. Often stigmatized as simply "painful periods," Endometriosis is a puzzling and widely misunderstood illness.
The ERC is a completely free foundation available to anyone wishing to learn more about Endometriosis. The organization is sponsoring various educational, awareness and fundraising endeavors throughout March. For details, visit http://www.endocenter.org or contact the organization's Director of Fundraising, Denise Childs, at
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