Melissa Parker

BACKGROUND: Mobile health (mHealth) apps are increasingly being used by community members to track symptoms and manage endometriosis. In addition, clinicians use mHealth apps for continued medical education and clinical decision-making and …

BACKGROUND: In the digital age, search engines and social media platforms are primary sources for health information, yet their commercial interests-focused algorithms often prioritize irrelevant content. Web-based health applications by re…

BACKGROUND: eHealth websites are increasingly being used by community members to obtain information about endometriosis. Additionally, clinicians can use these websites to enhance their understanding of the condition and refer patients to t…

BACKGROUND eHealth websites are increasingly being used by community members to obtain information about endometriosis. Additionally, clinicians can use these websites to enhance their understanding of the condition and refer patients to t…

Endometriosis is characterized by persistent, fluctuating pain associated with menstruation, a biological function which is socially invisible. The degree and quality of pain cannot easily be measured, observed, or documented. Difficulties …

Background & Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the endometriosis-associated symptoms and diagnostic delay through an online survey.Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Australia using an online web-b…

Abstract Objective: Menstrual cycle-related conditions, such as dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding, are common amongst those under 25 years. Despite having significant impact on work, education, and social activities, most do not seek medical …

Abstract Menstrual cycle-related conditions, such as dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding, are common amongst those under 25. Despite having significant impact on work, education, and social activities, most do not seek medical advice, preferrin…

Abstract: Endometriosis is a common yet under-recognised chronic disease with one in nine (more than 830,000) women and those assigned female at birth diagnosed with endometriosis by the age of 44 years in Australia. In 2018, Australia was …

A high prevalence of menstrual disturbance has been reported among teenage girls, and research shows that there are delays in diagnosis of endometriosis among young girls. Using data from the Menstrual Disorder of Teenagers Survey (administ…

Abstract Background: Endometriosis is found in women of all ethnic and social groups with a prevalence of around 10%. However, data on diagnostic-delay and associated symptoms are limited. The aim of this study was to determine the endometr…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic disease impacting on many aspects of a woman's life. Because of the chronic and recurring nature, many of the impacts of endometriosis could be missed using existing questionnaires which focus on recen…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to explore women's experiences of the impact of endometriosis and whether there are differences across three age groups. METHODS: A qualitative descriptive design was conducted using semi-structured focus group …

ISSUES ADDRESSED: Endometriosis is estimated to affect approximately 10% of women. Although early detection may enhance health outcomes and fertility, there is a recognised diagnostic delay of 6.7 years. There are limited data on ways to di…

Background Endometriosis is a complex disease and presents many challenges to documentation and classification of surgical findings during laparoscopy/laparotomy. Detailed and accurate recording of disease is important for women, surgeons a…