Despite its prevalence, the exact cause of endometriosis is still unknown, and research into endometriosis has been underfunded and under prioritized. In 2022, $27 million (0.082%) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) research budget supported endometriosis, averaging $2 per patient.

Reaching out to your elected representatives can help change this! Click here to access the Endometriosis Advocacy Toolkit in partnership with Society For Women’s Health Research to help you with your personal advocacy.