Many are living with the burden of endometriosis and not receiving treatments that could improve their quality of life. So what might pelvic health physio involve?
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As an academic and sufferer of endometriosis, I wanted to know what the history was behind my own disease.
Endometriosis affects 10% of women, but many live with painful symptoms of the condition for years without a diagnosis. A lack of non-invasive screening tools and normalisation of period pain both play a role in this.
Women with endometriosis pay an average of $1,200 in out-of-pocket health costs a year. When you add lost wages and productivity, the costs add up to $30,000 per sufferer every year.
Pregnancy is often mentioned as a treatment or a ‘cure’ for endometriosis. Pregnancy may suppress the symptoms of endometriosis, but it is not a cure.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor at NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University
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NHMRC Leadership Fellow and Head of Women's Health Theme, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Hudson Institute
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Adjunct Principal Health Economist, Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Endometrial Stem Cell Biology, Hudson Institute
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Postdoctoral Scientist, Endometrial Stem Cell Biology, Hudson Institute
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Research Assistant, Monash University
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Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, University of Technology Sydney
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Visiting Professor of Physiotherapy, University of Technology Sydney