NEW ENDOMETRIOSIS AND PELVIC PAIN CLINIC IN WESTERN SYDNEY

Endometriosis sufferers in Western Sydney now have access to specialised care, with the opening of a New Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic at Rouse Hill Town Medical and Dental Centre.

The clinic is part of an Australia-first rollout to give women access to multidisciplinary care to help diagnose and treat endometriosis and pelvic pain.

Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, said the establishment of the clinic is backed up by research showing the toll endometriosis has on sufferers.

“Research tells us that approximately 1 in 2 Australian women experience pelvic pain and sadly half of those women won’t discuss their symptoms with a doctor,” Ms Templeman said.

“Pelvic pain has really significant impact on women’s lives, affecting their ability to work, study or care for their families and too many women struggle to even get a diagnosis.

“It also typically takes an average of seven years before diagnosis, and we want to change that.”

These clinics are supported by the National Action Plan for Endometriosis, which provides a blueprint to increase research and improve diagnosis, treatment and understanding of the condition.

Ms Templeman said that women across western Sydney would benefit from the additional clinic, announced by Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney.

“This is a really important addition to the two other Sydney-based clinics in Hunters Hill and Leichhardt.

“By bringing together specialised services under one roof in each of these locations, we are removing barriers for women seeking treatment and building professional knowledge and skills to continue to improve access to care for women.

“I encourage anyone dealing with this pain to look at making an appointment with the clinic. The pain is real and I’m proud that the government has taken real action so women don’t have to suffer in silence.”

Patients can book appointments directly with the clinic.