Endometriosis: For Researchers and Health Care Providers

Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from the NICHD, NIH, or HHS.

• Endometriosis Special Interest Group promotes interest in the biology, pathophysiology, and clinical management of endometriosis through research and education of health care providers.
• World Endometriosis Society promotes the exchange of clinical and scientific knowledge among investigators committed to advancing the understanding of endometriosis to improve treatments and quality of life for women with the disease.
• World Endometriosis Research Foundation fosters research into endometriosis to improve knowledge and treatments for this disorder.
• International Society for Gynecological Endoscopy disseminates knowledge and expertise in gynecologic endoscopy.
• Society of Gynecological Surgeons is a select group of physicians involved in teaching and practice of gynecologic surgery. Meetings are held annually to discuss papers based on research of gynecologic surgery.
• American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists provides resources and publications for health care providers on current standards in practice on gynecological and obstetrical topics.
  • The latest ACOG practice bulletin for endometriosis, Practice Bulletin Number 114 dated July 2010, is titled Management of Endometriosis.