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2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE
February 16, 2022 - Introduced by Representatives Hebl, Andraca,
Cabral-Guevara, Cabrera, Conley, Considine, Drake, Emerson, Hesselbein,
B. Meyers, Milroy, Ohnstad, S. Rodriguez, Shankland, Shelton, Sinicki,
Snodgrass, Spreitzer, Stubbs, Subeck and Vruwink, cosponsored by
Senators Agard, Roys, Bewley, Carpenter, Jacque, Larson, Ringhand and L.
Taylor. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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1Relating to: recognizing March 2022 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
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Whereas, endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the lining of the
3uterus grows outside of the uterine cavity; and
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Whereas, endometriosis affects around 10 percent of all women during their
5reproductive years, or about 176 million women worldwide; and
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Whereas, the pain associated with endometriosis can be physically and
7emotionally debilitating; and
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Whereas, 30 to 40 percent of women suffering from endometriosis may not be
9able to have children; and
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Whereas, endometriosis can be treated but is not yet curable; and
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Whereas, the cause of endometriosis is as yet unknown, but is not transmissible
12from one human to another; and
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Whereas, awareness and education are vital to supporting those affected by
14endometriosis; and
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1Whereas, raising awareness of endometriosis may help women recognize that
2they may be affected by the disease and to seek treatment; and
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Whereas, Endometriosis Awareness Month can provide Wisconsin with an
4opportunity to learn more about the disease while providing those impacted by
5endometriosis with a platform to share their stories, build relationships, and receive
6the resources and support they need; now, therefore, be it
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7Resolved by the
assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
8State Legislature does hereby recognize March 2022 as Endometriosis Awareness
9Month.
