24/03/2022
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Endo affects 11% of girls, women and people assigned female at birth—regardless of their age or background.
Endo is common, yet many haven’t heard of it, and it takes an average of 6.5 years to be diagnosed.
Endo happens when cells like those that line the inside of the uterus grow in other parts of the body, usually around the pelvis, and less commonly in tissues and organs outside the pelvic cavity.
It affects people differently, with the symptoms (see comments) ranging from person to person.
Do you think you might have endo?
If you have symptoms or concerns, you can use our Period ImPact and Pain Assessment (PIPPA) tool. This tool can help you identify how much of an impact your period is having on your life. Access the PIPPA tool here: https://www.health.act.gov.au/PIPPA
You can also speak with your doctor or gynaecologist. If you like, you can ask your doctor for a referral to the Canberra Endometriosis Centre, run by Canberra Health Services. The centre is a network of health professionals who work with people suffering with period pain, endometriosis and pelvic pain.
You can find more information about the Canberra Endometriosis Centre on our website https://bit.ly/3icjm3r
