Supporting the designation of March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Key Points

• This resolution officially supports naming March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. It aims to bring more attention to a disease that affects 1 in 10 women and causes chronic pain and fertility issues.
• The proposal highlights that many women wait 3 to 11 years for a correct diagnosis. It calls for better education for doctors so they can catch the disease earlier and provide better care for their patients.
• Endometriosis is expensive for families and the country. The average patient spends over $13,000 a year on medical costs, and many women lose work hours or miss school because of the pain.
• The resolution asks the House of Representatives to commit to more funding for medical research. Currently, there is no known cure for the disease, and surgery is often the only way to confirm a diagnosis.

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