June is Lipedema Awareness Month
What Is Lipedema?
Lipedema is a common yet lesser known condition that primarily impacts women and often is misdiagnosed as obesity and lymphedema. Learn more about the symptoms and challenges Lipedema patients face via this short video.
How You Can Help
Share our free brochure with friends, family and clinicians. Download or order free copies of our brochure, which is available in English, Spanish, and German. Please include your mailing address and quantity for print copies.
Follow and share content from our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts. During the month of June we will be sharing patient and healthcare provider stories via live conversations on Instagram and will share details here soon.
Key Resources
What Women Need To Know About Lipedema infographic. Our downloadable infographic includes key information related to presentation, common symptoms, prevalence, diagnosis challenges, common misdiagnoses, and treatment.
Patient Self-Advocacy Guide. The Lipedema Foundation Patient Self-Advocacy Guide is intended to help Lipedema patients in the United States navigate their healthcare journey.
Lipedema Foundation Registry. Sign up for the Lipedema Foundation Registry to help support scientific research to improve the lives of Lipedema patients.
LegWork Clinical Trial Finder. Learn about clinical research studies seeking Lipedema patient participants through our LegWork Clinical Trial Finder.
Legato Library. Find the latest in Lipedema research via our digital Legato Library.
Newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates during Lipedema Awareness Month and beyond!
