Lena Dunham should not be added to the list of honorees at the Endometriosis Foundation of America's Blossom Ball. Let her attend and learn something, but please don't let her speak. Don't fuel a misconception that the endo community is supporting what she says and does. We are not. We support her journey as we support any endo sister; however, we don't support her as the mouthpiece for our disease. She has not bothered to truly learn about the disease, nor does she use her celebrity to get the facts out or to dispel myths. Ms. Dunham is an outspoken advocate of Lupron use - does that mean that the EFA supports Lupron?

Honoring Lena Dunham is insulting to the other honorees, Susan Saradon and Dr. Farr Nezhat, who have done a lot to bring awareness to endometriosis. Ms. Dunham, in the last six months, has actually taken the endo community two giant steps backward.

Lena Dunham announces 'rest' due to endometriosis​

Lena Dunham Gets a Lupron Shot From Friend

Please consider honoring someone who truly deserves it. There are many women and men who have dedicated so much time and resources to bring awareness and who have actually have made an impact; such as Shannon Cohn, Heather Guidone or Deborah Bush.

Shannon Cohn is the director and producer of the documentary Endo What? As an Endosister herself, Shannon Cohn deserves to be honored for educating women and teens about endometriosis and for making the playing field equal.

‘ENDO WHAT?’: New Documentary Film Aims to Educate Women and the Medical Community About Endometriosis​

'Endo What?' Illuminates the Lives of Those Living with an Underdiscussed Disease

Heather Guidone has served the global endometriosis and women's health communities throughout her career for more than twenty-five years. Once called "one of the loudest voices in endometriosis," she is internationally known for her lifetime of passionate, extensive work on behalf of the worldwide disease community. Heather is proud to serve as the Center for Endometriosis Care's Surgical Program Director and is featured in Shannon Cohn's documentary.

For women with endometriosis, answers are few​

The hidden suffering of millions of women

Deborah Bush is the co-founder of Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ). She has a global influence on health promotion and prevention of endometriosis and is recognized as having expert knowledge in her field.

Using her experience as a teacher, she developed the world's first Menstrual Health and Endometriosis adolescent education program in schools in 1997 ('me'). A unique well-health model promoting early intervention and appropriate management, 'me' is profoundly influencing positive change and improved health outcomes for this age group.

Deborah Bush honoured as NEXT Magazine’s “Woman of the year” - 2012​

New Zealander makes history at international health conference

Please reconsider your choice. Ms. Dunham is not well respected in the endo community, and this decision reflects poorly on the EFA.

Thanks for reconsidering another candidate to be honored!