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The word endometriosis was never uttered
Let’s begin with a proper introduction, starting with pronunciation. Endometriosis is pronounced en-doh-mee-tree-oh-sis....
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 don’t...
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, starting...
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 what...
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 laparoscopy to...
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...
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 hours...
Peak Body for Endometriosis Welcomes Funding
ENDOMETRIOSIS AUSTRALIA BOARD DIRECTOR MAREE DAVENPORT joined ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGED CARE GED KEARNEY MP...
Why are endometriosis advocates calling for the national guidelines to change?
On Mornings with Cathie Schnitzerling ABC Queensland, 24th May 2022 (Listen Here) Cathie Schitzerling 0:02 You've probably...
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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...
Excision, ablation and robotic assistance for removal of endometriosis
By Dr Erin Nesbitt-Hawes - Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee Laparoscopy or keyhole surgery has...
Can you diagnose endometriosis via ultrasound?
By Dr Sofie Piessens - Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee (Content Warning: Some may find the...
What is a hysteroscopy?
By Professor Jason Abbott - Medical Director - Endometriosis Australia A hysteroscopy is a procedure where the inside...
Is endometriosis an autoimmune disease?
By Professor Jason Abbott - Medical Director, Endometriosis Australia The article that is often cited by Eisenberg and...
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...
Daily Mail Aus: Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins
The Wiggles star Emma Watkins has had a well publicised battle with endometriosis over the years. And now the...
Daily Mail Aus: Julie Snook
"Nine News presenter Julie Snook has revealed her heartbreaking battle with endometriosis, which has resulted in her...
Insight into endometriosis
A few weeks ago a group of women with endometriosis, their partners, family, health care providers and researchers in...
It will take more than this to stop me – Shadae’s story
By Shadae Boylan My name is Shadae Boylan, I am 32 and am currently a Student Helicopter Pilot with The Australian...
ABC News: Endometriosis research allocated $2.5 million in government funding
The Government will allocate $2.5 million to endometriosis research, as part of the first-ever national plan to...
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...
Design Competition Winners
Cast your mind back to October 2013! We know it seems such a long time ago. So much has gone on with the whirlwind of...
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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...
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...
What if it’s all in my head?
I remember the fear I felt prior to my first endo related surgery a few years ago. It wasn’t fear of the surgery...
Mine is just one story
Written by Eimear McHugh My journey started when I was 17 years old. I started university, living in Dublin and...
Sophia Bender: EndoChampion
Sophia currently works with The Australian Ballet as their Content Coordinator. At sixteen, she moved from Tasmania to...
“I have my period.”
Me: “I have my period.” Male colleague: “AGAIN?” Me: “Yes, it comes once a month.” Male colleague: “It feels like you...
My body is not my enemy and I am not “less than” or “broken” in any way
Written by Flic Manning The very first time I got my period I was terrified. Not just because it was new, or because...
Honey: Sophie Monk shares her lifelong battle with endometriosis…
I was saddened and shocked to see this week that Sophie Monk had been diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 38....
Laura Furiosi: EndoChampion
Laura Furiosi, from Brisbane Queensland, is the founder and CEO of the award winning international brand ‘Rashoodz...
Under the knife
I’m inherently inquisitive when it comes to anything medical. I like to research and understand things and have been...
Balveen Ajimal: Ambassador
Balveen is passionate about creating access to a better quality of life and wellbeing for young people. She works with...
Ellie Angel-Mobbs: Ambassador
Ellie is the workday music radio host at Sydney 104.1 2Day FM from 9 am - 12 pm and hosts Weekend Breakfast on Hit...
Tasha Ross: Endo Champion
Tasha is a Model and Makeup Artist. She started modelling at the age of twelve and competed in pageants such as Miss...
Sophie Dillman: Ambassador
Sophie Dillman was born and bred in Queensland, finishing a nursing degree in 2012. Whilst working nights, Sophie...
Holly Cooke: EndoChampion
While undertaking her year twelve studies, Holly organised a Women’s Health Seminar, ‘GirlsTalk’, in collaboration...
Emma Watkins: Endo Ambassador
Emma Watkins is best known for her role as the yellow Wiggle and the first female in The Wiggles, the world’s...
Dr Rob Zammitt: MendoChampion
A veterinarian for some forty years, always in private practice but working with other species such as Tigers, Lions...
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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.