The World Endometriosis Society (WES) was founded in 1998 to promote the exchange of clinical experience, scientific thought, and investigation among gynaecologists, endocrinologists, scientists, biologists and other qualified individuals interested in advancing the field of endometriosis.

Through our e-Journal and the World Congresses on Endometriosis we encourage and support collaboration among national and international societies and individuals interested in endometriosis.

The WES is a scientific Society with no link to the industry. We fund our work from our membership dues and from a share of the inscriptions from the World Congresses on Endometriosis.

Endometriosis significantly affects women's productivity at work
The first worldwide study, funded by the World Endometriosis Research Foundation, to investigate the impact of endometriosis found a significant loss of work productivity among those women who suffer from the disease. This data, from the Global Study of Women's Health was presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of ESHRE in Rome

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March / April e-Journal published
In this issue we continue the debate about endometriosis and ovarian cancer -- and call for multi-disciplinary collaboration to improve research in endometriosis together across nations

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Trans-fats linked to increased risk of endometriosis
Results from the nurses' health study, comprising 120,000 nurses, suggest that women whose diets are high in Omega-3 oils may be less likely to develop endometriosis

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Priorities in endometriosis research
Scientific paper published - and made freely available to WES members - from consensus workshop on research directions in endometriosis

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WERF commences third studyThe World Endometriosis Research Foundation launced its 3rd study in August 2009 to measure the direct and indirect cost of endometriosis in 12 centres in 10 countries.

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