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Your Guide to Endometriosis

The basics 

Explore essential information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for this health condition affecting almost 1 million Australians. Gain valuable insights to effectively manage and understand endometriosis.

1. Symptoms

2. Diagnosis

3. Management and treatment

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Insight into endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common disease where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it in other parts of the body.

Did you know? Nearly 1 million Australian girls, women, and those assigned female at birth* live with endometriosis at some point in their lives, with the disease often starting in teenagers.

Symptoms are variable and contributes to the average 6.5 year diagnosis delay in for endometriosis. Common symptoms include pelvic pain that disrupts life around or during a person’s period and may impact fertility.

Endometriosis primarily affects the reproductive organs but can also be found in areas surrounding the bowel and bladder, as well as in the skin, joints, lungs and brain.

Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

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What does Endometriosis Australia do?

Endometriosis Australia leads national efforts to raise awareness and understanding of this condition. Since 2013, we have spearheaded initiatives like Australia’s first National Action Plan for Endometriosis (NAPE), aimed at enhancing understanding among patients and medical professionals alike. This builds on our landmark advocacy in Parliament in 2017.

As a nationally accredited charity, Endometriosis Australia focuses on awareness, education, and funding research. We provide knowledge to manage healthcare and promote patient-centred care solutions.

Despite increased awareness, there remains a significant gap in understanding this life-altering disease, which affects 1 in 7 women (14% of the population) and lacks a cure. Efforts have reduced diagnosis times from 7–12 years to an average of 6.5 years, but ongoing efforts are crucial.

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