Resource Guide for Endometriosis

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (formerly the American Fertility Society)

Address:
1209 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216-2809

Phone:
1-205-978-5000

Internet Address:
http://www.asrm.com

Description of Services Provided:
This organization provides a wide variety of useful information related to fertility, including publications for both professionals and consumers.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Reproductive Health Information Source

Address:
Division of Reproductive Health
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Phone:
770-488-5200

Internet Address:
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/index.htm

Description of Services Provided:
The CDC publishes the annual Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates (one of its Assisted Reproductive Technology reports series), which gives success rates for individual fertility clinics—both by name and by geographic location.

The Endometriosis Association (EA)

Address:
8585 N. 76th Place
Milwaukee, WI 53223

Phone:
1-800-992-3636
1-414-355-2200

Internet Address:
http://www.endometriosisassn.org

Description of Services Provided:
The Endometriosis Association (EA) is a nonprofit, self-help organization dedicated to providing information and support to women and girls with endometriosis. Their website provides easy-to-read general information, as well as brochures and research news. You can also find support groups here.

Endometriosis Research Center (ERC)

Address:
630 Ibis Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33444

Phone:
1-800-239-7280

Internet Address:
http://www.endocenter.org

Description of Services Provided:
At the ERC's website, you can read up on the latest research and advocacy efforts. You can even find out how to join a clinical trial. This is also a good place to go if you are looking for a physician or a support group.