Mike Armour

There is growing evidence that people with endometriosis are utilising cannabis, whether legally or illicitly procured, for management of pain and associated symptoms. As such, concerns over cannabis use as a medicine are foremost in clinic…

Knowledge pertaining to the interplay between body image, body compassion, and endometriosis-related symptoms is limited. The current study aimed to elucidate the relationships between body compassion, body image, and endometriosis-related …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine changes in resting electroencephalography (EEG) activity associated with an 8-week acupuncture intervention for women with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. METHODS: Eighteen women aged …

BACKGROUND: A growing body of evidence suggests that pelvic health physiotherapy is an effective, low-risk management strategy for women with endometriosis and vulvodynia. However, to date no study has identified which interventions Austral…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis, characterised by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, often causes severe pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and fatigue. Current medical treatments frequently provide incomplete symptom control and/o…

Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain (CPP) substantially affect work participation and productivity, yet workplace interventions remain largely unevaluated. This study piloted Endo@Work, a co-designed workplace guideline to support employe…

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: People with endometriosis report consuming cannabis to manage their endometriosis symptoms, however, its efficacy has not been established in clinical studies. This study aimed to determine the feasibility, acceptabi…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting up to 11% of people presumed female at birth by the age of 44 years, characterised by the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus on other organs. Endometriosis signi…

People with endometriosis in Australia predominantly use delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol cannabis flower and oil products, and cannabidiol preparations, to manage their symptoms, reporting reductions in use of other drugs. It is known that low…

Abstract Endometriosis affects various physiological and psychological aspects of sexual life. Around two thirds of patients with endometriosis experience pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia), especially those with deep infiltrating…

Endometriosis costs Australia $9.7 billion AUD annually, with most of the cost burden due to absenteeism and lost productivity. Previous research has shown how the absence of workplace support(s) for endometriosis symptom management exacerb…

Background: Endometriosis costs Australia $9.7 billion AUD annually, with absenteeism and lost productivity mostly contributing to this cost burden. Previous research has shown how the absence of workplace support(s) for endometriosis sympt…

BACKGROUND: Inter-observer agreement for the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) 2021 Endometriosis Classification staging system has not been described. Its predecessor staging system, the revised American Society for…

Abstract: People with endometriosis report consuming cannabis to manage their symptoms. Given the range of differing legalities and access pathways across the world, this study aimed to investigate the drivers and barriers to cannabis use w…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To explore menstrual cycle symptoms, information sources, and menstrual health literacy in young women (age 13-25) and those who menstruate in Aotearoa New Zealand DESIGN AND SETTING: A cross-sectional online survey in Aote…

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. Non-malignant gynaecological diseases (NMGD) significantly affect patient health and well-being and may be associated with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease …

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects around 1 in 7 women of reproductive age. Current medical treatments tend to be sub-optimal to manage the range of symptoms, with low levels of patient satisfaction…

Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain (CPP) impose substantial economic burden in New Zealand, yet no national cost-of-illness (COI) model currently exists. This study provides the first nationwide estimate using a modified World-Endometrio…