Workplaces have role to play in educating Australian men about endometriosis
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Ash Webb has had four laparoscopies since being diagnosed with endometriosis in 2009.
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Australian workplaces are being encouraged to educate staff about endometriosis in a bid to raise awareness about the painful disorder affecting one in 10 women.
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Ash Webb says the condition is still a taboo topic
Endometriosis Queensland says a 2018 report found the disease cost the Australian economy $7.7 billion annually
Endometriosis Queensland president Jessica Taylor said while people were slowly becoming endo aware , more needed to be done to explain the condition to men.