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The cost of endometriosis
This week my rechargeable heat pack, otherwise known as my trusty sidekick, broke. I Immediately rushed out to purchase a...
Endometriosis and quality of life
Photo: Levi Guzman via Unsplash We know that endometriosis is a chronic disease that can lead to symptoms such as period...
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 girl...
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, the...
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 every...
Endometriosis of the diaphragm and the chest
Warning: This post contains surgical imagery that some may find graphic. Endometriosis is the presence of tissue similar...
The Gen X endo experience: What it’s like to live for 24 years undiagnosed
The passionate, resilient and endearing Pru Gibson from Kiama NSW, shares her experience of navigating life with a chronic...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
Sophie Monk shares her lifelong battle with endo with EA Ambassador Mel Greig
I was saddened and shocked to see this week that Sophie Monk had been diagnosed with Endometriosis at the age of 38,...
E is for endo
‘’Perhaps it is just very bad period pain?” – Just one question asked by many (including yourself) when you are...
Endometriosis in a country town
My first impressions of the Gynaecologist my GP sent me to weren’t really that great, living in a small country town...
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...
Kristel Dally: SA Ambassador
Kristel has been in the entertainment industry her whole life. From the time she was old enough to walk she was...
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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.