Ultrasound could diagnose endometriosis earlier and avert surgery A literature review on transvaginal ultrasound has found it to be a valuable and accurate diagnostic tool for deep-infiltrating endometriosis.
One in nine Australian women aged 40–44 has endometriosis A new AIHW report has shed light on women living with endometriosis, but there are fears the numbers may actually be much higher.
Government boost of more than $50 million for women’s health The Federal Government has announced $52.2 million in funding with the launch of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030.
Workplace assistance the next step in endometriosis support The Federal Government has announced the development of workplace-specific materials to educate employers on the prevalence and impact of endometriosis.
Endometriosis awareness campaign to be launched A new Federal Government social media campaign for endometriosis awareness will complement its recently launched national action plan.
Hope for endometriosis patients as action plan aims to deliver better treatment A national action plan on endometriosis is designed to help hundreds of thousands of Australian women.
Time for action on endometriosis RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel has commended Australia’s health ministers for taking action on endometriosis, which he describes as a ‘severe and often silent’ health concern for women throughout the country.
Endometriosis action plan to help diagnose and manage patients The Federal Government’s newly announced National Action Plan for Endometriosis will focus on improving the lives of women who live with this painful and often misunderstood disorder.