If you suspect that you may have endometriosis, you can learn more about it through the information on this website and the resources linked below. These resources are for informational purposes only and are not meant for self-diagnosis.

Websites:

The Endometriosis Network Canada
The Endo Educational Organization of Canada
Endo Black, Incorporated
Minocare
Ottawa Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Tame the Beast
World Health Organization’s Endometriosis Fact Sheet
Mme L’Ovary
The Endometriosis Resource Portal for People of Color
EndoFound’s LGBTQIA Resource Hub for Endo Patients

Multimedia:

Indigenous Self-Care and Medicine Wheel Teachings
Endometriosis
Understanding pain in less than 5 minutes, and what to do about it!
Care for the Gender Diverse Community: An Educational Video
Endometriosis summit, March 5 2025

 

New SOGC Resources

The CEWH and the SOGC have developed resources for patients and healthcare providers on endometriosis. Please click on the images below to download and share these resources.

What is Endometriosis?

What is endometriosis?
Common Symptoms of Endometriosis
Endometriosis at different ages and stages
How is endometriosis diagnosed?
Preparing for a doctor’s visit if you think you have endometriosis
Questions to ask your doctor about endometriosis
References and Additional Resources

Fertility and endometriosis

Fertility and Endometriosis
Endometriosis and Parenting
Pregnancy Safe Endometriosis Management
Questions to ask your doctor about fertility and endometriosis

Endometriosis pain and symptom management

Endometriosis Pain and Symptom Management
What other symptom management options have worked for you?
Hormone Therapies for Endometriosis
Surgical Management of Endometriosis
When might surgery be recommended for endometriosis?
Complementary Therapies for Endometriosis
Additional Treatment and Management Options for Endometriosis
Questions to consider when deciding on a treatment plan

Mental health and emotional wellbeing

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Self-Care and Endometriosis
Finding Support for Endometriosis
Why is an endometriosis diagnosis important?
Culturally Sensitive Endometriosis Care
Gender Affirming Endometriosis Care
Supporting a Loved One with Endometriosis
Endometriosis and Intimacy

Teens & Endometriosis
Menopause & Endometriosis
Non-Hormonal Medical Management for Endometriosis
References and Additional Resources

General Information: G7: Endometriosis or suspected endometriosis NHS UK 

General Information G16: Endometriosis diagnostic toolkit – Menstrual Health Project UK 

Fertility: F1: Endometriosis and Fertility – Endometriosis UK 

Support for family: S1: Endometriosis and couples – Endometriosis UK 

LGBTQIA+: L2: LGBTQIA+ Resource Hub – Endocare 

The SOGC Women’s Health Podcast:

The Impact of Endometriosis and Fibroids on Black Communities
Endometriosis: A Patient’s Journey to Symptom Validation
What’s New in Endometriosis Diagnosis and Management in Canada

Information and Tools:

Managing Your Pelvic Pain
Describing Pain to your Health Care Professional
Exercise and Endometriosis
Pain and Symptom Diary
Pelvic Pain Symptom Tracker
IUD Insertion: A Guide to Easing Discomfort
SOGC What Is Endometriosis Infographic

Endometriosis Resources for African, Caribbean, and Black Patients

*for additional resources click HERE

The Endometriosis Resource Portal for People of Color
Endo Black, Incorporated
The Impact of Endometriosis and Fibroids on Black Communities

Mino Care

Endometriosis Awareness Posters: Mino Care and the SOGC developed an Endometriosis health campaign for the African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) community, sharing knowledge, experiences and creating access to resources. Please click on the links to download and share these posters.

Endometriosis Resources for Indigenous Patients

Indigenous Self-Care and Medicine Wheel Teachings

Endometriosis Resources for Gender-Diverse Patients

EndoFound’s LGBTQIA Resource Hub for Endo Patients
Rainbow Health Ontario
Endometriosis: A Patient’s Journey to Symptom Validation

Health Canada Financial Contribution