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Australia Performer Christie Whelan Browne Welcomed as Endometriosis Australia’s Newest Ambassador
Christie Whelan Browne has been announced as Endometriosis Australia’s newest ambassador. The musical theatre star...
The November 2023 edition of our national newsletter
Welcome to the Endometriosis Australia November News. I want to start by congratulating our Ambassador Ellie Angel Mobbs...
Kayla Itsines Joins Forces With Endometriosis Australia as New Ambassador
Kayla Itsines was announced as Endometriosis Australia’s newest ambassador, at the FITHER Expo, Australia’s largest...
The October 2023 edition of our national newsletter
Welcome to the Endometriosis Australia Mental Health Month edition. We understand how endometriosis can affect your mental...
Tasmanian High Tea to raise support for the 1 in 7 women living with Endometriosis.
Australia’s peak endometriosis body, Endometriosis Australia, is preparing to host it’s Hobart High Tea, Saturday, October...
Endometriosis Australia on 9News
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its 2023 Report on Endometriosis, which revealed that 1 in 7 (14%)...
Endometriosis Australia on 10News First’s Midday
Endometriosis Australia CEO Maree Davenport was live on 10News First’s Midday speaking about the latest endometriosis data...
Endometriosis in Australia is now estimated to be 1 in 7 females and those assigned female at birth
ENDOMETRIOSIS in AUSTRALIA AIHW Report 2023 1 in 7 females and those assigned female at birth, or 14% of girls and women...
National Women’s Health Survey: Pelvic Pain in Australian Women 2023
Almost half (47%) of Australian women have experienced pelvic pain in the last five years, according to new research from...
Kayla Itsines Joins Forces With Endometriosis Australia as New Ambassador
Kayla Itsines was announced as Endometriosis Australia’s newest ambassador, at the FITHER Expo, Australia’s largest...
Tasmanian High Tea to raise support for the 1 in 7 women living with Endometriosis.
Australia’s peak endometriosis body, Endometriosis Australia, is preparing to host it’s Hobart High Tea, Saturday,...
From leaps to bounds: Workplace Accreditation Program, Research updates, and more!
I am pleased to bring you some exciting updates. Straight off the bat, I congratulate the Australian Women’s Cricket...
Brisbane High Tea
Endometriosis Australia’s Brisbane High Tea was fabulous, with keynote speakers Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and...
Singing the menstrual blues
Written by Kathy Lette Periods have always been a shameful secret. Tampon and panty liner ads are euphemistic, coy and...
Talking endometriosis: An expert panel
“Surgery is sexy. But you need a specialist that considers all complementary services. Surgery may be helpful, but it...
Endometriosis Australia’s Research Grant winners
Three researchers at the Royal Women’s Hospital will share in grants worth $30,000 from Endometriosis Australia....
EndoWarriors at Parliament
In our community, 1 in 10 women will have endometriosis. This is a startling figure that shows the level of impact on...
Luminosity 2017
Luminosity is a vibrant, fun 2 hour yogathon to raise awareness and funds into research of Endometriosis, a condition...
Adelaide March Gala Ball
Endometriosis Awareness Adelaide (EAA) are holding a Gala Ball in support of Endometriosis Australia on March 10th of...
Tasmanian High Tea to raise support for the 1 in 7 women living with Endometriosis.
Australia’s peak endometriosis body, Endometriosis Australia, is preparing to host it’s Hobart High Tea, Saturday,...
Endometriosis Australia Go Sunny Solar Supporting Women’s Soccer in SA
As the mighty Matildas continue to kick goals ‘‘til it’s done’, Endometriosis Australia have joined with South...
From leaps to bounds: Workplace Accreditation Program, Research updates, and more!
I am pleased to bring you some exciting updates. Straight off the bat, I congratulate the Australian Women’s Cricket...
Brisbane High Tea
Endometriosis Australia’s Brisbane High Tea was fabulous, with keynote speakers Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and...
Annastacia Palaszczuk Discusses Endometriosis on Today Show 9News
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk discusses opening up about endometriosis on the Today Show after making an...
Endometriosis Australia Welcomes Queensland Health Funding
Endometriosis Australia welcomes the Queensland Government’s recognition of the needs of endometriosis sufferers with...
Endometriosis treks – The worst club with the best people
That is a saying a fellow Endo Warrior told me a few years ago and recently I realised exactly what she meant. You...
2020 Research Grant winners announcement
Endometriosis Australia is pleased to announce we have received a record 25 applications totalling $1.1 million for...
James Fidanza: MendoChampion
James is studying to be physiotherapist, and works part-time as a Patient Service Assistant at a hospital transferring...
Endometriosis in Australia is now estimated to be 1 in 7 females and those assigned female at birth
ENDOMETRIOSIS in AUSTRALIA AIHW Report 2023 1 in 7 females and those assigned female at birth, or 14% of girls and...
Can you be diagnosed with endometriosis from an ultrasound?
By Ms Alison Deslandes (IMAGENDO researcher) and A/Prof George Condous Endometriosis is a complex condition which can...
Pain science education for pelvic pain
What is pain science education? Pain science education aims to help people better understand what pain is, how it...
Genetics and endometriosis: What we know and how it can help treatment
Written by Dr Brett McKinnon, Research Fellow, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, UQ Endometriosis in the family It...
Why is it so difficult to get an endometriosis diagnosis?
In Australia, people with period pain or other gynaecological symptoms can wait on average of 6.4 years before their...
Inflammation and the menstrual cycle
What is the connection between inflammation and the menstrual cycle? This article breaks it down. What is the...
Anatomy 101 for surgical removal of endometriosis
Content warning: This article contains images that may be graphic for some readers. Knowing some basic knowledge of...
The A-Z of physiotherapy treatments in endometriosis
Often those with endometriosis find their pelvic floor muscles and nervous system become sensitive which increases...
Endometriosis and the microbiome
The human microbiome project (HMP) was first discussed in 2007 where it described humans as “Supra-organisms,” – a...
Australia Performer Christie Whelan Browne Welcomed as Endometriosis Australia’s Newest Ambassador
Christie Whelan Browne has been announced as Endometriosis Australia’s newest ambassador. The musical theatre star...
The November 2023 edition of our national newsletter
Welcome to the Endometriosis Australia November News. I want to start by congratulating our Ambassador Ellie Angel...
Kayla Itsines Joins Forces With Endometriosis Australia as New Ambassador
Kayla Itsines was announced as Endometriosis Australia’s newest ambassador, at the FITHER Expo, Australia’s largest...
The October 2023 edition of our national newsletter
Welcome to the Endometriosis Australia Mental Health Month edition. We understand how endometriosis can affect your...
Tasmanian High Tea to raise support for the 1 in 7 women living with Endometriosis.
Australia’s peak endometriosis body, Endometriosis Australia, is preparing to host it’s Hobart High Tea, Saturday,...
Endometriosis Australia on 9News
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its 2023 Report on Endometriosis, which revealed that 1 in 7...
Endometriosis Australia on 10News First’s Midday
Endometriosis Australia CEO Maree Davenport was live on 10News First’s Midday speaking about the latest endometriosis...
Endometriosis in Australia is now estimated to be 1 in 7 females and those assigned female at birth
ENDOMETRIOSIS in AUSTRALIA AIHW Report 2023 1 in 7 females and those assigned female at birth, or 14% of girls and...
Endometriosis Australia at 7NEWS, The Latest
Endometriosis Australia CEO Maree Davenport was featured on The Latest, 7news advocating for endometriosis community...
7 ways to support someone with endometriosis
Endometriosis can be a difficult disease to manage, both for those who have it and those who love them and watch them...
National Women’s Health Survey: Pelvic Pain in Australian Women 2023
Almost half (47%) of Australian women have experienced pelvic pain in the last five years, according to new research...
From leaps to bounds: Workplace Accreditation Program, Research updates, and more!
I am pleased to bring you some exciting updates. Straight off the bat, I congratulate the Australian Women’s Cricket...
Can you be diagnosed with endometriosis from an ultrasound?
By Ms Alison Deslandes (IMAGENDO researcher) and A/Prof George Condous Endometriosis is a complex condition which can...
Pain science education for pelvic pain
What is pain science education? Pain science education aims to help people better understand what pain is, how it...
Genetics and endometriosis: What we know and how it can help treatment
Written by Dr Brett McKinnon, Research Fellow, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, UQ Endometriosis in the family It...
Patient voice loud and clear for endometriosis research
Endometriosis research is changing. Endo researchers agree the patient voice is a very important factor. So instead of...
Endometriosis and your relationship with food
Picture this. You have experienced painful periods since they first started. When you brought it up, it was normalised...
Finding food freedom with endometriosis
Having endometriosis doesn’t mean that you have to give up freedom around food. But it can be more of a journey to get...
Why is it so difficult to get an endometriosis diagnosis?
In Australia, people with period pain or other gynaecological symptoms can wait on average of 6.4 years before their...
The September 2023 edition of our national newsletter, brought to you amidst Jean Hailes’ Women’s Health Week
Wow, what an exciting, busy month it has been! Thank you for joining us for our September 2023 edition of our national...
From leaps to bounds: Workplace Accreditation Program, Research updates, and more!
I am pleased to bring you some exciting updates. Straight off the bat, I congratulate the Australian Women’s Cricket...
Jess Nathan – Finding Good Care in Remote Australia
I was in my early 20’s when I was first diagnosed with endometriosis. After years of painful and debilitating periods...
The word endometriosis was never uttered
Let’s begin with a proper introduction, starting with pronunciation. Endometriosis is pronounced...
Kayla Itsines’ endo story
Kayla Itsines tells her endo story. When I was 18, I found out that I have endometriosis. It’s an incredibly common...
It takes a village
Endo can be a lonely disease. There are times, particularly during my period, where I feel as if I’m the only one...
7 ways to support someone with endometriosis
Endometriosis can be a difficult disease to manage, both for those who have it and those who love them and watch them...
The cost of endometriosis
This week my rechargeable heat pack, otherwise known as my trusty sidekick, broke. I Immediately rushed out to...
Blood loss, pain and iron deficiency – My endometriosis period reality
My period has never resembled those period product ads that used to be on the TV. You know the ones where the smiling...
Endometriosis Australia Go Sunny Solar Supporting Women’s Soccer in SA
As the mighty Matildas continue to kick goals ‘‘til it’s done’, Endometriosis Australia have joined with South...
What to do if your friend has endometriosis
Have you got a BFF who’s recently confided in you that they’ve recently been diagnosed with endometriosis? If you...
Top 5 tips for preparing for your endometriosis laparoscopy
Are you heading to the hospital for laparoscopic surgery soon? You’ve probably been googling the “L” word a lot,...
Top 5 tips for your endometriosis post-op recovery at home
Well done you, your surgery has been and gone! When the big event is finally over, it’s important to keep on top of...
Heading to hospital? Here’s what to pack in your overnight bag for endometriosis
So, you’ve recently been to the doctor, and they suspect you may have endometriosis. You’re booked in for a...
Do you think you have endometriosis? Here’s what to do
Your periods are painful. Like off the charts painful. You’re bloated and tired all the time. You’re up in the early...
Things I wish you knew about endo
Over the last couple of months, I’ve happened to attend a higher than average number of medical appointments. Nothing...
Endo and festivities
My endo seems to love a party. Over the past few years, it has attempted to ruin countless birthdays, anniversaries,...
It takes a village
Endo can be a lonely disease. There are times, particularly during my period, where I feel as if I’m the only one...
Kayla Itsines’ endo story
Kayla Itsines tells her endo story. When I was 18, I found out that I have endometriosis. It’s an incredibly common...
Endo myth busting
I’ve been pretty consistently seeking out information about endometriosis since my diagnosis a few years ago. I’ve...
Pregnancy and endometriosis
For many women with endometriosis, the potential effect of the disease on their fertility is a concern. Reassuringly,...
H is for Hope
Over the past few years we have heard and seen much more discussion about the silent disease affecting individuals and...
Introducing Mackenzie Coonan: EndoChampion
Mackenzie Coonan is a journalist for 7 News in Brisbane, Queensland. Now twenty-seven, Mackenzie has been battling...
Introducing Fiona Stevens: EA Ambassador
Fiona is a lifelong Poet, Creative Collaborator, Wellbeing Australia Professional Member and Blue Mind Health...
Fertility preservation for women with endometriosis
Roger Hart CREI, Professor of Reproductive Medicine, University of Western Australia & Medical Director of...
A new look at endometriosis and infertility
By Dr Geoff Reid, Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee Endometriosis is estimated to affect over...
Surrogacy helped my dream come true
Prior to Australia’s annual surrogacy conference on 3-4 June, Sam Everingham looks at how one determined woman...
The October 2023 edition of our national newsletter
Welcome to the Endometriosis Australia Mental Health Month edition. We understand how endometriosis can affect your...
Jess Nathan – Finding Good Care in Remote Australia
I was in my early 20’s when I was first diagnosed with endometriosis. After years of painful and debilitating periods...
Healing body image with endometriosis
Having endometriosis can have a profound impact on our relationship with our body. Many people that have challenging...
Why calming down the nervous system can help endometriosis
Endometriosis-related pain levels are not always related to the extent of endometrial lesions. For many people, pain...
7 ways to support someone with endometriosis
Endometriosis can be a difficult disease to manage, both for those who have it and those who love them and watch them...
Endometriosis and quality of life
We know that endometriosis is a chronic disease that can lead to symptoms such as period and/or pelvic pain, fatigue,...
The pain of endo
A couple of weeks ago I participated in an online survey as part of Macquarie University’s research project titled The...
200 million people have endo
A couple of weeks ago I had one of the most brutal periods I’ve ever experienced. The pain, coupled with bouts of...
Introducing Fiona Stevens: EA Ambassador
Fiona is a lifelong Poet, Creative Collaborator, Wellbeing Australia Professional Member and Blue Mind Health...
It takes a village
Endo can be a lonely disease. There are times, particularly during my period, where I feel as if I’m the only one...
Endometriosis and relationships
By Ash As I sit here looking at my engagement ring, I realise that there is still hope. I have been fighting...
About Us
Endometriosis Australia is a nationally accredited charity that endeavours to increase recognition of endometriosis, provides endometriosis education programs, and provides funding for endometriosis research.