Making a Positive Difference.

Endometriosis is a painful inflammatory disease affecting an estimated 200 million individuals around the world. The condition goes beyond age, race and socioeconomic status, affecting people from all backgrounds. Characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue found elsewhere in the body, endometriosis causes chronic pain, inflammation, organ dysfunction and much more. As an inclusive organization striving to address the wide-ranging impact of the disease including among teens and adolescents, gender diverse individuals, caregivers, and all those affected by endometriosis, we work on many local and international initiatives through various collaborations. Mistakenly stigmatized by many as merely “painful periods,” endometriosis is far more than just “killer cramps” – the far-reaching impact of the disease negatively impacts all of society, with healthcare cost burdens soaring into the billions. Endometriosis is also often mistaken for other conditions, and symptoms are frequently dismissed, leading to a ten year or longer delay in diagnosis. The ERC has worked tirelessly since our founding in 1997 by Executive Director Michelle Marvel to make a positive difference through our education, research facilitation and awareness campaigns. Look around our site to learn more.

Thank you to Commander Susan Pierce Richards, DNP, artist Angie Whitney and the Selah Fun Runners for their generous support of the ERC’s website design.