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Anatomy 101 for surgical removal of endometriosis
Endometriosis lesions found outside the uterus lead to inflammation during periods that can cause pelvic pain as well as...
Endo myth busting
I’ve been pretty consistently seeking out information about endometriosis since my diagnosis a few years ago. I’ve inhaled...
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 may...
Endo and festivities
My endo seems to love a party. Over the past few years, it has attempted to ruin countless birthdays, anniversaries,...
An invisible disease becomes a silent epidemic in the workplace
Endometriosis is a common disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other parts of the body....
The A-Z of physiotherapy treatments in endometriosis
Often those with endometriosis find their pelvic floor muscles and nervous system become sensitive which increases pain....
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 the microbiome
The human microbiome project (HMP) was first discussed in 2007 where it described humans as “Supra-organisms,” – a...
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The best self-care strategies for endometriosis
By Dr Mike Armour - Research Fellow in Women’s Health, NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University...
The deepest cut
By Professor Luk Rombauts MD, PhD, FRANZCOG, CREI A sad story recently made the headlines on the website of The...
Endometriosis Australia’s Research Grant winners
Three researchers at the Royal Women’s Hospital will share in grants worth $30,000 from Endometriosis Australia....
A new look at endometriosis and infertility
By Dr Geoff Reid, Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee Endometriosis is estimated to affect over...
Endometriosis in and around the nerves – What can be done?
By Dr Danny Chou - Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee Endometriosis occurring in and around the...
Adolescent Endometriosis
By Associate Professor Louise Hull - Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Member Endometriosis is where the...
Fertility and Endometriosis – Should I worry?
By Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani - Member of Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee How does...
Adenomyosis – Sister to endometriosis or distant cousin?
By Professor Jason Abbott - Medical Director, Endometriosis Australia Introduction Adenomyosis is a condition of the...
Endometriosis and the bowel
By Dr Michael Wynn-Williams - Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee Endometriosis is most commonly...
Lena Dunham’s full hysterectomy
At the age of 31, after battling years of acute and intense pain, Lena Dunham made the decision to get a full...
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...
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2020 Research Grant winners announcement
Endometriosis Australia is pleased to announce we have received a record 25 applications totalling $1.1 million for...
Medicinal Cannabis and Endometriosis – hashing out the evidence.
By Dr Mike Armour and Justin Sinclair from NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University. Is cannabis...
What role can complementary medicine play in managing endometriosis?
Written by Dr Mike Armour Many women with endometriosis report that they find their pain and other symptoms, like...
The best self-care strategies for endometriosis
By Dr Mike Armour - Research Fellow in Women’s Health, NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University...
Endometriosis Australia’s Research Grant winners
Three researchers at the Royal Women’s Hospital will share in grants worth $30,000 from Endometriosis Australia....
Adenomyosis – Sister to endometriosis or distant cousin?
By Professor Jason Abbott - Medical Director, Endometriosis Australia Introduction Adenomyosis is a condition of the...
Periods are a pain
By Professor Jason Abbott - Medical Director, Endometriosis Australia Perhaps this title seems blatantly obvious to...
Endo info – Correcting the misinformation
By Professor Jason Abbott - Medical Director, Endometriosis Australia During the week, CNN posted a story on Lena...
Endometriosis: A researcher’s perspective
As an endometriosis researcher, I'm fascinated by the aetiology (the study of origins or causes) of the disease – in...
A year without oestrogen
This is Rachel's personal account of her struggle with endometriosis. Any medication should be discussed with your...
Introducing Fiona Stevens: EA Ambassador
Fiona is a lifelong Poet, Creative Collaborator, Wellbeing Australia Professional Member and Blue Mind Health...
Introducing Tash Hammond: EndoChampion
Natasha Hammond, who recently celebrated her twenty first birthday, lives in Port Lincoln, South Australia. A country...
Introducing Olivia Hicks: EA Ambassador
I’m Olivia Hicks, a Hobart based journalist and newsreader. I graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2011 and...
What did I do to cause this?
After first being diagnosed with endometriosis, it didn’t take me long to research the condition. I started with a...
James Fidanza: MendoChampion
James is studying to be physiotherapist, and works part-time as a Patient Service Assistant at a hospital transferring...
Please stop asking if I’m pregnant – Endo belly
Rachel Burke chats about her experiences with endo belly, an uncomfortable symptom of endometriosis in more than one...
Endo-what? My New Lease On Life
The first time I heard the word “endo” was in a hospital bed, groggy and fatigued from a lengthy laparoscopic surgery...
Under the knife
I’m inherently inquisitive when it comes to anything medical. I like to research and understand things and have been...
Introducing Olivia Hicks: EA Ambassador
I’m Olivia Hicks, a Hobart based journalist and newsreader. I graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2011 and...
Thank you, Dr Karen Luxford
Director and Chair, Dr Karen Luxford retires from Endometriosis Australia Board Endometriosis Australia announced...
Ash Ricardo: Ambassador
Ash Ricardo is an actor, writer and voice-over artist. She is best known for playing Kerry Green in Network Ten’s...
Tamara Wrigley: Endo Champion
Media personality Tamara Wrigley is a successful award-winning businesswoman. A fashionista, TV presenter, former...
James Fidanza: MendoChampion
James is studying to be physiotherapist, and works part-time as a Patient Service Assistant at a hospital transferring...
Introducing PJ Madam: EA Ambassador
PJ Madam is a UN award-winning reporter, documentary producer, writer, news anchor and film-maker. Born and raised in...
Naomi Reeves: Endo Champion
Naomi is a corporate receptionist and lives in Lake Macquarie, NSW. She is married with one son. Now in her early...
Sarah Maree Cameron: Ambassador
Sarah Maree can be heard on Triple M Melbourne hosting the morning shift weekdays and popping up for special...
Laura Furiosi: EndoChampion
Laura Furiosi, from Brisbane Queensland, is the founder and CEO of the award winning international brand ‘Rashoodz...
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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.