Allie Eathorne

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…

Endometriosis affects ∼5–14% of women/those presumed female at birth, with debilitating symptoms profoundly affecting workforce participation. This cross-sectional survey of 389 employed Australians with self-reported endometriosis examined…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: In March 2022, updates in the Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule relating to endometriosis surgery were made relating to item numbers 35637, 35631 and 35632 (division of 35638) and 35641. Updated codes aligned with r…

Abstract Background Endometriosis is a common, chronic inflammatory condition impacting 10–14% of reproductive aged females. Common symptoms include severe dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain and fatigue. Current symptom management options are often…

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…

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…

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…

Abstract Endometriosis symptoms, including persistent pelvic pain and fatigue, profoundly affect many people’s ability to undertake paid employment, globally the condition affects between 10-14% of women/those presumed female at birth. Des…

In March 2022 Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule updated gynecological item numbers relating to endometriosis surgery. Specific item numbers include 35637, 35631 and 35632 (a division of 35638) and 35641 (14). Each item number correlates…

With the ESHRE 2022 endometriosis guideline outlining the ‘gold standard’ for endometriosis diagnosis is now imaging, the prior mantra of “see and treat” at time of laparoscopy now has a new meaning. The rASRM, AAGL, UBESS, #ENZIAN and EFI …

Abstract Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women. Current medical and surgical management strategies are not always effective and often result in significant side effects, including sub-optimal pain management. Exercise may exhibit benefits to t…

Mental health symptoms and pain symptoms often coincide in chronic disease. People with endometriosis been shown to have higher incidences of mental health symptoms over people with chronic pain alone. The degree and nature of the relation …

Aim: Deep endometriosis (DE) is defined as infiltrating lesions greater than 5 mm in depth and is one of the more severe forms of endometriosis. The surgical management of DE infiltrating the bowel is complex and controversial. The primary …

PURPOSE: The anatomical distribution of deep endometriosis (DE) is essential in treating patients with symptoms associated with the disease. There is an evidence gap in correlating clinical features and symptoms with disease patterns. The s…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Externally validate the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) staging system against surgical complexity and compare diagnostic accuracy with revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (rASRM) st…

INTRODUCTION: It is recognized that for individuals living with endometriosis, receiving a diagnosis is psychosocially beneficial, but little is known about whether this is influenced by the way in which the disease is diagnosed. The primar…

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) causes important negative effects on quality of life. Endometriosis is the most common cause of CPP in females, and diagnostic delay is over six years internationally. Data remain scarce for CPP impact or diagnosti…