Australian journal of general practice

BACKGROUND: An expectation that pelvic pain should be 'visible' at laparoscopy can lead to disappointment for patients and confusion among health practitioners when no abnormalities are found. OBJECTIVE: This article outlines an approach f…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition defined as endometrial-like tissue proliferating outside the uterus. It is a common yet frequently under-recognised condition affecting one in nine Australian women. OBJECTIVE: …

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain is a debilitating but common syndrome that is a burden both for patients and health systems. Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) contributes to 30-40% of patients presenting with chronic pelvic pain where no oth…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To reduce diagnostic delay for women with endometriosis-related symptoms, we need to understand general practitioners' (GPs) perspectives on the challenges they face in diagnosing and managing endometriosis. METH…