Let's Talk Endometriosis: The Basics

Happy Monday LTP and I hope you're having a beautiful start to your week! 

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Today's episode is a deep dive into waht endometriosis is, the symptoms that are associated with it, how endo is diagnosed, as well as how to manage endometriosis. 

Links / References mentioned: 

• Elsevier (2022). Endometriosis. https://point-of-
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  Jean Hailes (2019). How you can support women with endometriosis. https://assets.jeanhailes.org.au/Fact_sheets/Supporting_women_with_endometriosis.pdf?_ga=2.60042222.2127843503.1668639176-453459573.1668639176
• Keeler, E., Fantasia, H.C., Morse, B.L. (2020). Interventions and practice implications for the management of endometriosis. Nursing for Women's Health, 24(6), 460 - 467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2020.09.01
• Martire, F.G. et al. (2020). Adolescence and endometriosis: symptoms, ultrasound, signs and early diagnosis. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 114(5), 1049 - 1057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.06.012
• Sekin, T. (2020). Shoulder pain after endometriosis surgery. https://drseckin.com/shoulder-pain-after-endometriosis-surgery/
• Weyl, A., Illac, C., Delchier, M.C., Suc, B., Cuellar, E. & Chantalat, E. (2021). Splenic lesion mimicking breast metastasis: the first description of splenic parenchymal endometriosis. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders, 13(1), 69-73. https://doi.org/10.1177/2284026520960846
• World Endometriosis Society (2022). Endometriosis. https://endometriosis.ca/endometriosis/

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Let's Lunch for Endo!  Melbourne's event is happening Saturday 25 March and is a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

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