http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/blogs/fitstop/2011/03/24/health/endometriosis-foundation/ By Christie Griffin “Don’t accept it as natural,” actress Susan Sarandon firmly told a crowd of Endometriosis Foundation of America supporters last week, referring to intense pain from severe cramps. “It is not okay.” A lot of us have come to accept certain things about being a woman. (These high heels hurt! Why are my breasts itchy? I have a serious chocolate…

EFA Co-Founders Tamer Seckin, MD and Padma Lakshmi were pleased to join famed scientist Dr. Asgi Fazleabas and noted members of the Grand Rapids scientific community for a series of exciting events focused on endometriosis on April 13 and 14, 2011.  Presented by Michigan State University's (MSU) Department of OB/GYN & Reproductive Biology and Inforum Professional Women's Alliance, these critical…

EFA Co-Founders Tamer Seckin, MD and Padma Lakshmi were prominent guests of the AAGL 40th annual Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology in Hollywood, FL during November 2011. Ms. Lakshmi addressed over 5,500 delegates in the Jordan M. Phillips Keynote Session, while Dr. Seckin presented several expert lectures including "Stem Cell Theory & Stemness of Endometriosis: Rationale for Excision", "Endometriosis: a…

Hosted by the Endometriosis Foundation of AmericaMarch 14, 2012 | FREE Education Day for Residents, Specialists and FellowsMarch 15, 2012 | 3rd Annual EFA Congress | Science & Surgery LecturesREGISTRATION FEESRegistration fees include access to all educational lectures, live surgery podcast, breakout sessions, discussion groups PLUS breakfast, lunch and refreshments each day of attendance.March 14, 2012 - FREE (Seating is limited and…