March is Endometriosis Awareness Month!
Endometriosis is a common health problem in women. It gets its name from the word, endometrium (en-doh-MEE-tree-um), the tissue that lines the uterus or womb. Endometriosis occurs when this tissue grows outside of the uterus on other organs or structures in the body. – Women’s Health.gov
Surgery, including hysterectomy, is usually the best choice for women with severe endometriosis. One of my favorite hysterrunners, an ultrarunner and my professional mentor, suffered from severe endometriosis.
If you will be in the Washington, DC area on March 13th, consider joining the EndoMarch on the National Mall in support of women with the disease worldwide.
