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Transgender Awareness Week: Max Jahufer
Transgender Awareness Week: Max Jahufer on Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Transgender Awareness Week is a time to amplify...
New Endometriosis Clinics in Australia
Locations for 11 new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics announced The Federal Government has announced the locations of...
Age and Endometriosis with Dr Lydia Coxon
Age and Endometriosis: Understanding Flares Across the Lifespan Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects millions...
Endometriosis Australia’s statement on Victorian Women’s Pain Inquiry
Women’s Pain Inquiry: A Turning Point for Endometriosis and Female Health Endometriosis Australia welcomes the findings of...
Study finds significant increase in endometriosis diagnoses and GP Referrals
Study Reveals Significant Increase in Endometriosis Diagnoses in Australian Women A new study has found the number of...
World Mental Health Day
Shining a Light on Endometriosis and Mental Health Mental health is just as important as physical health. For the more...
EndoThrive Workplace Accreditation Program launches
EndoThrive Workplace Accreditation empowers businesses to build inclusive workplaces for nearly 1 million Australians with...
Endometriosis Behind the Pain Panel
Endometriosis Australia’s Chair, Monica Forlano, joined a panel of leading gynaecologists, women’s health specialists, and...
Share your endometriosis story
Share Your Endometriosis Story Endometriosis Australia is calling for storytellers with lived experience of endometriosis...
Adelaide March Gala Ball
Endometriosis Awareness Adelaide (EAA) are holding a Gala Ball in support of Endometriosis Australia on March 10th of...
What is EndoMarch?
The Worldwide EndoMarch, previously called the Million Women March for Endometriosis, is an international campaign...
The reason I am running for the Endo Sisters
By Sam This stems back many, many years, about 15 - 20 or so I would say. When I met a young girl (at the time haha)...
Finally Official – Ambassador Simone Skinner-Smith
We have finally made official our unofficial Ambassador. Simone Skinner-Smith has worked tirelessly to create...
Worldwide EndoMarch 2015 Team Australia
The inaugural EndoMarch event was launched worldwide in 2014. Australia had a Country Coordinator and Event...
The inaugural Luminosity event was a glowing success
Thank you, your involvement and donations made Luminosity possible and we hope you had as much fun as we did on the...
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...
The reason I am running for the Endo Sisters
By Sam This stems back many, many years, about 15 - 20 or so I would say. When I met a young girl (at the time haha)...
Finally Official – Ambassador Simone Skinner-Smith
We have finally made official our unofficial Ambassador. Simone Skinner-Smith has worked tirelessly to create...
3 ways to check if a charity is legitimate
Your decision to support one charity over another is usually based on your interest in the cause the charity supports....
Endometriosis and triathlons
My story of my internal fight with endometriosis and my love of triathlon By Blythe Murphy I have been told I am...
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...
Endometriosis-related fatigue
One major symptom of endometriosis that is often overlooked and under-appreciated is fatigue. Endometriosis-related...
Pregnancy and endometriosis
For many women with endometriosis, the potential effect of the disease on their fertility is a concern. Reassuringly,...
Endometriosis of the diaphragm and the chest
Warning: This post contains surgical imagery that some may find graphic. Endometriosis is the presence of tissue...
Endometriosis and the urinary tract
By Dr Michael Wynn-Williams - Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee Warning: Contains surgical imagery...
Cannabidiol (CBD) and endo: What we know
What is Cannabidiol (CBD)? Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 140 different cannabinoids found within the cannabis...
Overactive pelvic floor muscles in endometriosis
Written by the Endometriosis Australia Clinical Advisory Committee Somewhere in your endo journey you may have been...
Endometriosis Research Funding and Contributions
7th April 2025MEDIA STATEMENT Endometriosis Australia Clarifies Research Funding and Contributions Endometriosis...
Tasmanian Government $1.2 million funding for endometriosis care 2025
31st March 2025MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ENDOMETRIOSIS AUSTRALIA WELCOMES TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT'S $1.2...
Endometriosis Budget 2025 Australia: Boost for Women’s Health
MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 MARCH 2025 Endometriosis Australia today welcomed the Federal Government's...
South Australian Endometriosis Report: EA Calls for National Action
MEDIA STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE23 February 2025 ENDOMETRIOSIS AUSTRALIA WELCOMES LANDMARK SOUTH AUSTRALIAN...
Media Statement: Endometriosis Australia Welcomes New PBS Listings for Affordable Access to Treatment
16th March 2025 MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Endometriosis Australia is committed to improving the lives of...
Media Statement: Endometriosis Australia Responds to Comments About Endometriosis by Marty Sheargold
MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 February 2025 Endometriosis Australia is deeply disappointed by a recent...
Media Statement: From Endometriosis Australia Board Chair Regarding Federal Government’s Women’s Health Package
Statement from Endometriosis Australia Board Chair Regarding Federal Government’s Women’s Health Package
Endometriosis Australia welcomes thoughtful response to article on Endometriosis and Persistent Pelvic Pain
At Endometriosis Australia, we are encouraged by the recent letter to the editor published in the Australian and New...
Introducing Our Partnership with Flowers Across
We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Flowers Across Sydney through their inspiring initiative, Givr...
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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...
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...
EndoWarrior story: Charlotte Dallison
I first felt the symptoms of endometriosis as a young teen, with periods so heavy I was having to change my tampon...
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...
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 FODMAPS
Endometriosis now affects approximately 1 in 9 women (1). This amounts to around 200 million women worldwide with...
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Introducing Fiona Stevens: EA Ambassador
Fiona is a lifelong Poet, Creative Collaborator, Wellbeing Australia Professional Member and Blue Mind Health...
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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.