Designating March as Endometriosis Awareness Month for a 10-year period ending in 2037.

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By: Plesa
H.C.R. No. 10

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Endometriosis is a common yet serious gynecological

condition that is estimated to affect approximately 1 in 10 women of

reproductive age worldwide; and

WHEREAS, This chronic disease occurs when the endometrium, a

type of tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, grows in other

parts of the body; symptoms may include severe pain and discomfort,

swelling, bleeding, and digestive problems; in addition, 40 percent

of women living with endometriosis have some form of infertility,

and patients are at greater risk for cancer as well as autoimmune,

allergic, and heart diseases; the economic burden of these symptoms

is substantial, with annual direct medical costs and productivity

losses estimated to be in excess of $10,000 per patient; and

WHEREAS, Despite its prevalence, endometriosis is often

misidentified; on average, patients experience a delay of 7 to 10

years before receiving an accurate diagnosis, and people of color

have historically faced additional barriers to attaining a proper

diagnosis and care; while there is currently no cure for the

disease, treatments are available to alleviate symptoms; and

WHEREAS, In 1993, the Endometriosis Association established

Endometriosis Awareness Month, which takes place in March; the

annual observance unites people around the world in their

commitment to improving outcomes for individuals with the disease,

and it spotlights the outstanding doctors, researchers, and other

medical professionals who have contributed to this important goal;

and

WHEREAS, Increased public knowledge can play an important

role in benefiting those affected by endometriosis, and Texans are

encouraged to find out more about this debilitating and

life-changing disease; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 90th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby designate March as Endometriosis Awareness Month; and, be it

further

RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section

391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect

until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally

passed by the legislature.