Mike Armour

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 affects 5–14% of women and those presumed female at birth (PFAB), yet public understanding remains limited. In an online survey of 427 Australians, diagnosed individuals had better knowledge about endometriosis than t…

STUDY QUESTION: What is the relationship between sexual function, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and laparoscopic surgery in individuals living with endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: A higher number of laparoscopic surgeries is signi…

People with endometriosis use cannabis to manage their symptoms. This study aimed to identify costs, modes of administration, product composition, and self-reported effectiveness for those accessing medicinal cannabis in Australia. There we…

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…

INTRODUCTION: Dysmenorrhea is the most common cause of gynecological pain among women that has considerable impact on quality of life and psychosocial wellbeing. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and hormonal therapies are most…

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 …

OBJECTIVE: Diminished quality of life, inadequate support and social isolation are commonly experienced by individuals living with the chronic pain condition, endometriosis. We aimed to determine the feasibility and acceptability of EndoSMS…

Social media platforms are used for support and as resources by people from the endometriosis community who are seeking advice about diagnosis, education, and disease management. However, little is known about the scientific accuracy of inf…

Abstract Endometriosis affects an estimated 6–14% of women and people presumed female at birth, significantly impacting quality of life and workplace productivity. While research highlights that endometriosis pain and symptom management hi…

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 …

Transgender and gender diverse people presumed female at birth experience gynaecological conditions, such as chronic pelvic pain at elevated rates, estimated to impact between 51% and 72% of this population, compared to rates of up to 26.6%…

BACKGROUND: Current endometriosis treatments do not always provide symptom relief, with many using complementary approaches. This study examined the effectiveness of acupuncture on pain and quality of life in people with endometriosis. MET…

Previous quantitative research has shown that cannabis use, mostly illicit, is used for symptom management amongst those with endometriosis living in Australia or New Zealand, but the drivers and barriers for use of legal, medicinal cannabi…

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…

INTRODUCTION: As a high symptom burden chronic condition, endometriosis is associated with diminished quality of life (QoL) and psychological distress. The EndoSMS text message intervention was developed to inform and support individuals li…

Endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting around 10-14% of women, is challenging to manage, due to its complex pathogenesis and limited treatment options. Research has suggested a potential role of the gut microbiota and the endocannabin…

There is a growing interest in the endocannabinoid system and the gut microbiota. Both areas have been suggested to play a role in endometriosis, however this is yet to be studied comprehensively. The purpose of this narrative review is to …

There is a growing interest in the endocannabinoid system and the gut microbiota. Both areas have been suggested to play a role in endometriosis, however this is yet to be studied comprehensively. The purpose of this narrative review is to …

In Australia, endometriosis affects one in nine women and those assigned female at birth. Although endometriosis is more common than conditions such as diabetes, research funding for endometriosis research has historically been low in compa…