NogginLabs Launches Pro Bono Endometriosis Course
16 January 2003
NogginLabs, Inc., provider of custom e-learning solutions, today announced the launch of a new course “Do I Have Endometriosis?” The course was designed on a pro bono basis for the Endometriosis Association (EA), and has received an overwhelmingly positive response.
Endometriosis is a disease that affects nearly 1 in 7 women. It is the number one cause of infertility in women and its primary symptom is pain-often extreme and disabling. Although it is an extremely widespread disease, it takes an average of 9 years and several doctors before a woman is correctly diagnosed.
In an effort to address this problem, NogginLabs brought the concept of an online, e-learning course to the Endometriosis Association as a pro bono addition to their website. The “Do I Have Endometriosis” course was developed in collaboration with EA subject matter experts.
In the course, learners meet a young woman named Cecilia and help her through the diagnostic process from beginning to end. By assisting Cecilia in simulated interactions with both her doctors and a women’s support group, learners guide Cecilia toward informed decisions. Through these realistic simulations, the course shows learners how to take control of their diagnosis and treatment through self-education and self-care.
User Feedback
There has been a tremendous response to the recent launch of this course. Within only three days of its launch, it had been seen by thousands of people in over fifteen different countries from the ages of fourteen to forty-seven. The user feedback speaks for itself:
Age 35, Italy Thank you very much for your helpful overview about endo. I met endo just yesterday. I was feeling alone and without any technical skills to evaluate among the different possibilities I have to fight endo. But now I am feeling well on my way to win. Thank you again.
Northern Ireland Very informative. Useful to have a ‘course’ that deals specifically with a younger person-and all the rejection from doctors that automatically seems to come from being young. I’ll be back at my GP very soon with a pain diary and I’ll demand to be listened to this time. Thank you.
Indonesia I’ve been having lower abdominal cramps before and during my period for about a year and tends to get worse in the last 3 months. I’ve consulted with my doctor and he performed an ultrasound scan which revealed no abnormalities. Taking this course, I’ve realized that the diagnostic method performed on me is not quite accurate. And I’m going to ask my doctor for the possibility of having a laprascopy procedure.
California I’ve had symptoms for about two years and very painful periods. I believe I have endometriosis. I’m going to the doctor tomorrow and won’t stop until I get help. Thank you so much.
Ontario Canada I have endo and I think my 15 yo daughter may also. I think this is an excellent site and source of info….especially for my daughter because it’s very hard to explain to her and it will prepare her for when she sees the specialist. Very well done. I’m saving the link for us to use in the future.
Age 24, Maryland I was scared after learning that laproscopy was the only solution to my problem because I knew nothing about the procedure. I feel more comfortable with my doctor’s recommendation and more educated about endometriosis in general.
Age 18, Manitoba Canada This website has helped me learn more about endometriosis, as that is what I have suspected that I have. Now my doctor finally looking into it and sending me to a specialist to get checked over better. I now know different things that I can ask as this website has helped me a lot. Thank you!
