Endometriosis affects 2.5 million women in France and continues to represent a major medical challenge. In September 2024, the URGO Foundation strengthened its commitment to the fight against this disease by organizing two symposia at leading medical congresses: the Congress of the Society of Gynecological and Pelvic Surgery (SCGP) and the RESENDO Congress (Réseau Ville Hôpital Endométriose). The aim of these events was to raise awareness and train healthcare professionals in new approaches to managing chronic pelvic pain, and in innovative solutions such as electrotherapy.
SCGP Symposium: shedding light on endometriosis pain
On September 4, 2024, at the SCGP Symposium, URGO Foundation brought together 100 participants, including gynecologists, midwives and surgeons. Led by Dr Amélie Levesque and Pr Stéphane Ploteau, this session explored “Mechanisms and management of endometriosis pain”. Emphasis was placed on the essential clinical criteria for diagnosing this pain, and the impact of this disease, which, although better diagnosed than in the past, is still associated with an average therapeutic errancy of 7 years. The aim was to educate professionals about non-drug alternatives such as electrotherapy, in order to improve patients’ quality of life.
RESENDO Symposium: a multidisciplinary approach
On September 28, 2024, the Foundation continued its action at the RESENDO Symposium, dedicated to the city-hospital network for endometriosis. The symposium, which brought together 230 participants, mobilized a wide range of professionals: gynecologists, algologists, physiotherapists, sexologists and dieticians. Alice Plé, specialized nurse and TENS referent, accompanied by Pr Éric Bautrant, member of the Board of the URGO Foundation, led a session highlighting electrotherapy as an accessible solution for relieving chronic pain. Discussions also focused on the need for multidisciplinary support to optimize patient care.
A strong commitment from the URGO Foundation
These initiatives illustrate the URGO’s Foundation commitment to combating treatment wandering among patients suffering from chronic pain, and to promoting innovative, non-drug solutions. By training healthcare professionals in electrotherapy and encouraging a multidisciplinary approach, the Foundation is working to improve the quality of life of women affected by endometriosis.
