Most of you know how I feel about clinical trials, but my own personal thought aside: another one has hit my inbox and is currently recruiting. I wanted to share it with you in case YOU wanted to look into it deeper and apply.

The Edelweiss Study is for Endometriosis.  From what I can research, it appears to be medicine-based and may be a pill-form.  If you’re totally cool with participating in a drug-based clinical trial, give it a go. I will never judge or try to talk you out of it. ❤

There are locations conducting the study in both Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as other locations around the United States.  For more information and to enroll in the study, please visit the Edelweiss site for more information.

IF KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE DRUG AND THE HISTORY OF TESTS MAY PRECLUDE YOU FROM THE STUDY, please don’t read this last paragraph:

From what I can gather from clinicaltrials.gov, the Phase2 of the OBE2109/Edelweiss study started in 2016 and ended in July of 2019 for women with Endometriosis pain. No results were posted.   Studies are currently going on with the same drug regarding fibroids (with and without the Add-Back pill).  And a safety study was conducted of a drug named “Linzagolix” (aka OBE2109) on women with impaired liver function.  No results were posted. Linzagolix is made by Obseva and is a GnRH receptor antagonist.  According to Obseva’s webpage, Clinical Trials Phase 3 are looking to enroll 900 women. A quick google search of Linzagolix & Edelweiss confirms it’s one and the same.   I’m no medical doctor, but I know that Orilissa (AbbVie’s pill similar to Lupron Depot) is a GnRH antagonist.  I am assuming the risks and side effects may be similar. Please do your research, make an informed decision, and never be afraid to opt out of a study once you’ve already enrolled.

Resources:

ClinicalTrials.gov

Edelweiss Study

Obseva

~ Again, I am a layman. I do not hold any college degrees, nor mastery of knowledge. Please take what I say with a grain of salt. If curious, do your own research. Validate my writings. Or challenge them. And ALWAYS feel free to consult with your physician. Always. Yours ~ Lisa

As you may know, we are hosting (along with the non-profit organization, Gifts 2 Help) our 2020 Endometriosis Awareness & Support Walk. This is the first year we’ve asked for sponsorships and today I’d like to honor Estey & Bomberger, LLP.

Leading trial attorneys in San Diego, the firm of Estey & Bomberger litigates personal injury and sexual abuse cases from all over the United States. They have been recognized for their efforts recently in the media for sexual assault cases involving rideshare drivers assaulting passengers, coaches assaulting athletes, teachers assaulting minor students, and members of the clergy assaulting parishioners. While their sexual abuse cases may be emotionally inflammatory and memorable, E&B also handles personal injury cases such as auto v auto, pedestrian v auto, bicyclist v auto, etc.

Not only are they incredible attorneys with great skill and compassion, but they’re the employers of Lisa Howard, the founder of Bloomin’ Uterus. Although this may sound biased, it’s not: they truly do care about their clients and achieving the best outcome possible for each case.

We’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to Steve Estey, Mike Bomberger, and the whole E&B crew for their continuing support of not only our Walk but Lisa’s own personal Endo Journey.

As you may know, we are hosting (along with the non-profit organization, Gifts 2 Help) our 2020 Endometriosis Awareness & Support Walk. This is the first year we’ve asked for sponsorships and today I’d like to honor Dr. RoseBudz.

A local supplier of CBD products, Dr. RoseBudz offered a public workshop a few years ago about how CBD products may help those who suffer with Endometriosis. Her products have helped several of our BU EndoSisters. This year not only is Dr. RoseBudz a sponsor of our event, but she will have a booth available at the Walk. Do you have questions? Check her out. And peruse her wares on the day of the event. She’ll offer CBD salves, lotions, full spectrum tinctures, nano tinctures, and suppositories for sale.

We’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to Dr. RoseBudz for her support of not only our Walk, but to the community and to those fighting Endometriosis.

As you may know, we are hosting (along with the non-profit organization, Gifts 2 Help) our 2020 Endometriosis Awareness & Support Walk. This is the first year we’ve asked for sponsorships and today I’d like to honor Special Flower Oil Company.

You may remember I wrote about Special Flower Oil Company last year. Not only are Raul and Yuliya friends of mine, but they have created a small business to bring handmade, healthier products into our homes. And with a world of toxins, chemicals, parabens, and who knows what else out there may affect the growth of Endometriosis: I truly appreciate their products.

Not only will Special Flower Oil Company be sponsoring this year’s walk, but they’ll have a booth at the event! You can feel free to pick up some of their hanmade soaps, lotions, perfumes, and other wares!

AND? They’ll be donating a care package gift basket for our opportunity drawing!

Raul and Yuliya, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Not only for your support, but for the wonderful products you create. You’re a glowing beacon of generosity, friendship, and you genuinely care about helping others. ❤

Our walk will take place on March 28, 2020, in San Diego, California. It has traditionally been paid by out-of-pocket expenses, but has grown so large that donations and sponsorships are now a thing! I’m truly honored and super excited to be able to do this walk yet again.

If you would like more information to be able to attend our walk, registration is free (although we are asking for optional donations). Or if you, or someone you know, would be interested in either sponsoring the event or hosting a vendor booth, please contact me! These donations, vendor fees, and sponsorships go toward paying for the cost of the event. And are tax-deductible as a donation to Gifts 2 Help.