Jane Fisher

BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal symptoms affect most women with endometriosis, but therapeutic interventions are poorly defined. AIMS: To compare the effects of a 28-day low fermentable oligo-, di- and mono-saccharides and polyols (FODMAP) or…

(Abstracted from Hum Reprod 2021;36(3):647–655) Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus, resulting in chronic pain and reduced quality of life requiring long-term m…

PURPOSE: Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition. The aim was to describe the self-reported disease characteristics and factors associated with the use of different treatment modalities among women with surgically diagnosed endom…

STUDY QUESTION: What self-management factors are associated with quality of life among women with endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: Greater self-efficacy was associated with improved physical and mental quality of life. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: …

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where endometrial-like cells proliferate outside the uterus causing pain and disability. Limited treatments are available but symptom management is essential for social and economic participation. The ai…

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where endometrial-like cells proliferate outside the uterus causing pain and disability. Limited treatments are available but symptom management is essential for social and economic participation. The ai…

Endometriosis is currently poorly understood by the medical sciences; contemporary healthcare has been evidenced as failing to meet the diverse needs of the women who live with the condition. This study examined women’s experiences of navig…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic condition, requiring long-term care as there is no cure. Self-management is the active participation of a person in managing their chronic condition and has been associated with improved knowledge, sel…

Endometriosis, a common disease characterised as a “gynaecological disorder” in the medical literature, has attracted the attention of feminist scholars as a metaphorical meeting point for gender, knowledge and power. Based on interviews co…

PURPOSE: To examine the fertility experiences of women reporting and not reporting endometriosis in a population-based survey. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey among a community sample of 1543 women in Australia. Data were an…

Objective The aim of this study was to determine whether endometriosis meets the definition for chronic disease in Australian policy documents. Methods A qualitative case study approach was used to thematically analyse the definitions conta…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a complex, chronic condition with known psychological and social implications for women. Little is known about clinicians' perceptions of the psychosocial aspects of endometriosis and associated care. AIM: To de…

STUDY QUESTION: What do women with endometriosis recall being told about their fertility by their healthcare providers? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women recalled being given varied information and advice, and gave examples of empathic and individualiz…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is experienced by approximately 10% of women worldwide; it is associated with significant burden on the woman, her family, and society. AIM: The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the available qualita…

This study explored the health-care experiences of women diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 women diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. Many women felt empowered about their h…

Background and Aim Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a condition commonly attributable to chlamydia infection. This qualitative study sought to explore the sexual, reproductive and psychological impact of this condition. Methods In depth…