Endometriosis is a severe gynecological condition that can causes debilitating abdominal and pelvic pain that often requires surgical intervention. Recovery time from employment is often needed, but not granted and most employers on not sympathetic if you happen to be having a rough day. We propose this petition to request that endometriosis be recognized as a legally protected disability to make it easier for women who suffer from it to deal with a particularly painful day and to seek and afford the medical help they need without fear of losing their jobs.