by Endo Australia Digital | Jan 21, 2022 | Endo research and education, Mental health and wellbeing
Endometriosis-related pain levels are not always related to the extent of endometrial lesions. For many people, pain may not be relieved after removing the endometriosis through surgery, or hormonal treatment to suppress menstruation. Changes to the nervous system...
by Endo Australia Digital | Dec 11, 2021 | Endo support
My endo seems to love a party. Over the past few years, it has attempted to ruin countless birthdays, anniversaries, overseas holidays, important work events, Christmas, and New Year celebrations. Looking back over the years since I was diagnosed, I’ve noticed that my...
by Endo Australia Digital | Nov 27, 2021 | Endo research and education
Endometriosis is a common disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other parts of the body. Endometriosis has wide-ranging effects on patients, including physically debilitating symptoms, such as severe pain, fatigue, bloating and heavy or...
by Endo Australia Digital | Nov 20, 2021 | Endo medical, Endo research and education
Often those with endometriosis find their pelvic floor muscles and nervous system become sensitive which increases pain. The recent Australian clinical guidelines for the treatment of endometriosis recognises physiotherapy as a promising option for improving pelvic...
by Endo Australia Digital | Oct 30, 2021 | Endo stories, Endo support, Relationships and sex
Endo can be a lonely disease. There are times, particularly during my period, where I feel as if I’m the only one struggling with the urge to throw up, intense pain, fatigue and extreme blood loss. While I’m lying on the bathroom floor or curled up in bed, I count...
