Endometriosis Foundation of America

The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to increasing disease recognition, providing advocacy, facilitating expert surgical training, and funding landmark endometriosis research. Founded in 2009 by Tamer Seckin, MD, and Padma Lakshmi, the foundation focuses on early diagnosis and effective intervention through education and awareness campaigns. EndoFound's initiatives include the ENPOWR program for school-aged education and the UpEndo coalition, which aims to bridge the gap between patients and the medical community. The organization is particularly known for promoting laparoscopic excision surgery as the gold standard for treatment and hosting annual medical conferences to advance clinical knowledge.