Endometriosis affects one in seven Australian women. We look at current support and the musical putting this often-misunderstood condition centre stage....
While there is still work to be done, we’re excited by the possibilities our new hydrogel opens up for identifying new non-hormonal treatments for endometriosis, which in the future, could benefit thousands of women, writes Dr Jacqueline Donoghue Endometriosis is a common and painful gynaecological disease that...
Nial Wheate looks at the drug Visanne. It's for endometriosis and has just been added to the PBS. The drug Visanne (also known as dienogest) is the first endometriosis treatment to be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in 30 years. Endometriosis is a chronic and...
What you need to know about a vital part of your womb (and how to look after it) by Louise Hull and Sarah Robertson Human reproduction completely depends on the healthy function of an underestimated but vital organ: the endometrium. This is the spongy tissue that...
Endometriosis, reports April Rees, is a debilitating condition which affects 10% of women worldwide. Our immune system and endometriosis are connected. The condition can have a serious affect on a person’s quality of life, often causing a range of symptoms including chronic pain, fatigue and pain...
Does it work? Asks researchers Mike Armour, Cecilia Ng and Mathew Leonardi Endometriosis is a painful condition caused by the presence of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus found outside the uterus. It affects around one in nine women and people assigned female at...
Endometriosis: gene identified which could be potential treatment target – Krina Zondervan and Thomas Tapmeier report on a new study Up to 10% of women experience endometriosis worldwide. The condition is chronic, extremely painful, and can result in infertility. Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the...
Endometriosis is a debilitating, chronic condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, write Caroline Gargett, Caitlin Filby and Fiona Cousins. It occurs when tissue which has similar properties to the womb lining, ends up in the body and attaches to organs, forming a patch...
