February 23, 2024 - Introduced by Representatives Conley, Andraca, Drake, Emerson, Joers, Moore Omokunde, Ohnstad, Ortiz-Velez, Ratcliff, Shankland, Sinicki and Subeck, cosponsored by Senators Spreitzer, Larson, Roys and Agard. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR134,,22Relating to: designating the month of March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month. AJR134,,33Whereas, Endosalpingiosis is a rare disease that primarily affects women between the ages of 20-49 years; and AJR134,,44Whereas, Endosalpingiosis is characterized by the presence of tubal epithelium outside of the fallopian tube; and AJR134,,55Whereas, the prevalence of Endosalpingiosis is difficult to establish, since it is diagnosed only through surgical biopsy; and AJR134,,66Whereas, common symptoms of Endosalpingiosis include pelvic pain, infertility, menstrual irregularities, and dyspareunia, along with chronic back pain being reported as a common issue years before diagnosis; and AJR134,,77Whereas, some of the biggest issues that patients face are uncertainty about how the condition develops and a lack of doctors who specialize in Endosalpingiosis; and AJR134,,88Whereas, there is currently no cure or known treatment for Endosalpingiosis, and there is little research being done to better understand the disease, so increasing awareness and educating the public is vital to supporting those impacted by Endosalpingiosis in our state; and AJR134,,99Whereas, nonprofit groups such as Endosalpingiosis Foundation are working tirelessly to provide a much-needed support system for those who have been diagnosed and to continue to raise awareness and funding for research; and AJR134,,1010Whereas, Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month gives Wisconsin residents the opportunity to learn more about this condition and increase the resources and support available; now, therefore, be it AJR134,,1111Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the month of March shall be designated as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month.
