WERF creates research fund for early-career endometriosis investigators

The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) today launches a campaign to raise funds to support early-career investigators* in researching the complex and chronic disease that is endometriosis.

Creating a fund to support research by early-career investigators in endometriosis will invest in the next generation of scientists and clinical researchers in their quest to collaboratively develop solutions to make life better for those with – or at risk for – endometriosis.

Please consider supporting WERF’s work by donating today.

Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, with impact throughout the body and at each life stage. It affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age women and girls and is associated with severe, life-impacting pain during periods, sexual intercourse, bowel movements and/or urination, chronic pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, nausea, fatigue and, sometimes, depression, anxiety, and infertility.

The cause of endometriosis is unknown and there is no known cure

Diagnostic and consequent treatment delay is well documented to be an average of 7 years, with treatment significantly limited in most low-resource settings. This has a significant impact on the ability to go to school, work, and – for some – carry out day-to-day activities, with a subsequent personal and societal economic impact.

According to the WHO, there is an unmet need to ensure effective prevention, early diagnosis, and improved management of endometriosis.

WERF’s aim is to lessen the burden and, ultimately, prevent endometriosis.

We work globally to develop vital knowledge that will improve diagnosis and treatments. WERF’s development of standardised tools for data and biospecimen collection comprises the collaboration of 54 centres in 22 countries.

Please support us generously to keep our work going.

For more information, please call (+44) 07710065164 or email us.

* “Early-career investigators” are defined as:

• For clinicians: <15 years full-time equivalent from MD/MBBS graduation
• For scientists: <10 years full-time equivalent from PhD/DPhil/ScD graduation