Tasmanian Labor
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Endometriosis Awareness Month shines much-needed spotlight on illness
The gender stigma associated with the chronic and painful disease endometriosis needs to be broken down to lead to more accurate diagnosis and better treatment of women afflicted with the condition.
Shadow Minister for Women Michelle O’Byrne said Endometriosis Awareness Month presented governments across the nation as well as the medical community with an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the disease and serious issues around diagnosis and treatment.
“Endometriosis is a common, chronic and debilitating condition that affects 200 million women worldwide and one in nine Australian women,” Ms O’Byrne said.