Worldwide Endometriosis March

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The Worldwide Endometriosis March (abbreviated EndoMarch, formerly Million Women March For Endometriosis) was the first global campaign involving synchronized, multi-city ‘march and rally’ demonstrations for the cause of endometriosis, an incurable and potentially debilitating disease that is quite common, affecting at least 1 in 10 women and girls, but which has an average diagnostic delay of about 10 years.[1][2][3][4][5] The EndoMarch movement was founded and sponsored by Drs. Camran, Ceana, Farr, and Azadeh Nezhat, and Barbara Page, and is registered as a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit, with headquarters in Palo Alto, California.[6]

Attendance[edit]

The first Worldwide EndoMarch took place on March 13, 2014, and occurred in approximately 43 countries, with a flagship event held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.[6][7] Multiple medical societies and medical schools co-sponsored the event, including the American Medical Association, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, The National Infertility Association, Howard University, and the World Symposium on Endometriosis and Oncofertility.[8][9] Several U.S. public figures attended the first Washington, D.C. EndoMarch, including Oracle Co-CEO Safra Catz, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, Law and Order SVU Actress Stephanie March, MSNBC News reporter Mika Brzezinski, and TV Political Analyst Michelle Bernard.[10][11][12][13][14][15] Public figures from other countries have also supported the international marches.[16][17][18][19]

The Second Annual Worldwide EndoMarch took place on March 28, 2015, and occurred in dozens of cities around the world, with fairly large turnouts in about 17 countries, and included demonstrations in several cities in the U.S., including Palo Alto and San Diego in California, Dover, Delaware, Hilo, Hawaii, New York, New York, Houston, Texas, and again in Washington, D.C.[20][21][22]

Organizers[edit]

As a mostly volunteer-run movement, endometriosis patients and patient advocates have been the main organizers and participants advocating for more awareness, as endometriosis is still so poorly understood that patients are routinely denied adequate medical care because their expressions of chronic pain are mistaken as signs of drug seeking, malingering, or mental illness.[23][24][25][26]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Thorley, Jennifer (2015). "Marching for endometriosis awareness". The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. 3 (6). The Lancet: 412. doi:10.1016/S2213-8587(15)00143-6.
  2. ^ Jhumka, Gupta (21 October 2014). "Endometriosis is a social justice issue". Huffington Post. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  3. ^ Schaffer, Amanda. "A breakthrough in a disease that no one likes to talk about". The New Yorker. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  4. ^ Ellin, Abby (30 March 2015). "Endometriosis is often ignored in teenage girls". New York Times. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Endometriosis Fact Sheet". Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  6. ^ a b Dremann, Sue (February 18, 2014). "March to Washington to fight 'Eve's curse'". Palo Alto Weekly. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  7. ^ Murillo, Michelle. "Women rally to raise awareness of endometriosis". WTOP: Washington DC Top News. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  8. ^ "Worldwide Advocate's in Women's Health Unite to Raise Awareness for Endometriosis - The Unrecognized Disease". The Business Journals. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Worldwide Event: Million Women March for Endometriosis". Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Sheryl Crow Headlines 2014 Million Women March for Endometriosis on National Mall Today". Broadway World. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  11. ^ "Global Awareness March for Endometriosis". ABC7 News WJLA. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  12. ^ "Steffenie March talks about the Global Endometriosis March on Let's Talk Live". ABC7 WJLA Let's Talk Live. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  13. ^ "Mika Brzezinski talks about the EndoMarch". MSNBC Morning Joe. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  14. ^ Connor, Kris. "Michelle Bernard Attends the Million Women March". Getty Images. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  15. ^ "Croon for a Cause". People.com. March 14, 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  16. ^ Santi, Pascale. "L'endométriose, maladie taboue". Le Monde. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  17. ^ Watts, Emma. "Endo What?". Huffington Post UK. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  18. ^ "Women with Endometriosis said to be misunderstood". The Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  19. ^ Ogundipe, Sola. "Lagos marches to end 'Endo' pain". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  20. ^ "EFAonToday - Endometriosis Awareness Turning Today Show Plaza Yellow!". Biz Journals. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  21. ^ Prioleau, Naomi. "ET Woman hopes to educate others about endometriosis". The Marshall News Messenger. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  22. ^ "Endometriosis EndoMarch San Diego CA EndoPositive Global March Saturday March 28". EntSun News. EndoPositive™ International. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  23. ^ Rizzo, Marian. "Ocalan works to raise awareness about endometriosis". Ocala Star Banner. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  24. ^ "Utah woman joins march to raise awareness about endometriosis". KTVX Good4Utah.com. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  25. ^ Coughlin, Melanie. "Local Women March on Washington for a Cause". The Pilot. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  26. ^ "Join the march to help raise awareness about Endometriosis". WTVR Virginia This Morning. Retrieved 11 July 2015.

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