Endometriosis is a progressive and chronic condition that can severely impact quality of life. Around 14% of Australian people with a uterus have endometriosis.
For the first time in 30 years, the PBS has added a new medication for the management of endometriosis – Visanne. Dienogest is the progestogen based hormone found in Visanne that acts by shrinking the endometrial tissue and lessening pelvic pain.
The management of endometriosis has also been bolstered by the recent initiative of opening Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics across the country.
RANZCOG has developed a tool Raising Awareness Tool for Endometriosis (RATE) that can assist both clinicians and patients with identifying their pelvic pain and management options.
Endometriosis Australia has resources for patients and health professionals on their website: https://endometriosisaustralia.org/
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at publichealth@ahmrc.org.au
