MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer and State Representative Ann Roe are recognizing March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month. This session, Sen. Spreitzer and Rep. Roe introduced 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 12/Assembly Joint Resolution 13 to designate March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month, which passed the Wisconsin State Senate yesterday with unanimous support.
Endosalpingiosis is a rare disease that primarily affects women between 20–49 years of age, and is a condition in which fallopian tube-like epithelium (cellular tissue) is found outside the fallopian tube. As is often the case with rare conditions that primarily affect women, little research has been done to better understand the disease. The lack of research leaves those afflicted with this condition with few options after they are diagnosed. The Endosalpingiosis Foundation Inc., which is working to increase awareness and research into the disease and to provide resources and support those who are affected, was founded in 2017 by Sen. Spreitzer’s and Rep. Roe’s constituent, Tabitha Frank.
Statement from Senator Spreitzer:
“I am proud to work with Representative Roe and our constituent Tabitha to bring more awareness to Endosalpingiosis through the introduction of our resolution. While Endosalpingiosis is currently considered a rare disease, more research and information are needed in order to better understand just how prevalent it is and how it can be treated. Increasing awareness and educating the public is vital to supporting Wisconsinites impacted by Endosalpingiosis. I am pleased that this important resolution was recognized and passed with bipartisan support by the State Senate.”
Statement from Representative Roe:
“Rare diseases like Endosalpingiosis should be the focus of research dollars and resources. Such diseases not only impact individuals but their families and respective communities.”
