Philippa Bridge-Cook

OBJECTIVE: To provide health care professionals with an evidence-based approach to the management of endometriosis and its associated symptoms. TARGET POPULATION: Women and gender-diverse individuals affected by endometriosis. BENEFITS, H…

OBJECTIVE: Canadians with endometriosis experience significant delays in access to care within our national health care system. This study aims to discern the factors leading individuals with suspected and/or confirmed endometriosis to seek…

OBJECTIVE: To provide a contemporary approach to the understanding of the impact and methods for the diagnosis of endometriosis in Canada. TARGET POPULATION: Individuals, families, communities, health care providers, and health care admini…

OBJECTIVES: To describe the use and perceived effectiveness of medical, surgical, and alternative therapies (e.g., diet, exercise, heat, cannabis, etc.) in managing endometriosis-associated pain in Canadians. METHODS: A cross-sectional onl…

Abstract Background We recognized a paucity of accessible, evidence-based, empowering patient-centred resources for those with endometriosis-associated dyspareunia. We aimed to develop a patient-centred educational website for those affec…

UNLABELLED: The current approach to treating endometriosis is often inadequate or intolerable for many patients. Until more effective therapies are available, we should aim to maximize the effectiveness of our current options. Optimization …

Endometriosis is an enigmatic, painful, complex disease that affects approximately 1 million people in Canada. The disease can involve multiple organ systems, often resulting in debilitating chronic pain and infertility. Social, medical, ge…