Endometriosis Awareness Month takes part in March to understand endometriosis disease that causes pain and other related medical issues. The initiative started in 1993 and has developed into a worldwide observance.

Endometriosis is a debilitating condition where endometrial tissue (tissue similar to the lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus.

Facts About Endometriosis

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  30%-50% of women with infertility are affected with endometriosis.
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  Endometriosis impacts 1.5 million women affected by diabetes.
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  On an average, it takes 8 years to get a diagnosis from the onset of symptoms.
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  Symptoms include heavy periods, painful sex, chronic pelvic pain, fatigue and infertility.
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  There is no known cure, and effective treatment with drugs helps relieve symptoms.

Myths and Misconceptions

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  Severe period pain should not be neglected.
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  No one is too young to have endometriosis.
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  Hormonal treatments do not cure endometriosis.
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  Pregnancy may relieve symptoms but is not a cure for the disease.
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  Having endometriosis does not mean being infertile.
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  Abortion does not cause endometriosis.

The pain of endometriosis can be devastating and carries a huge personal and societal burden. Together we should take action on behalf of those affected by endometriosis.

How to Observe?

Take part in Endometriosis Awareness Month in the following ways:

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  Wear a yellow ribbon when you go out and talk about it.
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  Use #EndometriosisAwarenessWeek and #EndoMarch on your social media handles.
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  Share your story to show solidarity with other women with endometriosis.
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  Donate to improve services and research.
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  Read to learn more about the condition.
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  Attend an information seminar or webinar to learn more.

It’s time for action to end the silence and pain…