"Endometriosis is a reproductive and immunological illness affecting millions of women and girls around the world. Mistakenly stigmatized as merely painful periods, Endometriosis is far more than just "killer cramps".
-www.endocenter.org/
"Endometriosis is a painful, chronic disease that affects 5 1/2 million women and girls in the USA and Canada, and millions more worldwide. It occurs when tissue like that which lines the uterus (tissue called the endometrium) is found outside the uterus...This results in internal bleeding, breakdown of the blood and tissue from the lesions, and inflammation -- and can cause pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions, and bowel problems."
-www.endometriosisassn.org
Worth noting:
"...in rare cases, men have developed endometriosis when they've been treated with estrogen after prostate surgery."
-womenshealth.about.com
"..It is estimated that endometriosis is active in 10% of women..., making it more common than diabetes."
-monashivf.com
The old Burbank Support Group
This is a picture from the last support meeting in Burbank, CA that I ran for 6 years. Dana, Liz, Lisa (me), Annie, and Natalie.
The room is to the left side, before the stairs so you won't need to walk up these long stairs. I think they are beautiful though.
The Library in Noe Valley where we meet