Endometriosis Australia is a nationally accredited charity that raises awareness, educates and funds research for endometriosis. Efforts have reduced the diagnosis time from 7–12 years to 6.5 years on average, but much work still needs to be done.

We're proud to partner with Endometriosis Australia on raising awareness and funds for a cause very close to our hearts.

My name is Kate, I am 34 and I am the Founder of Kat the Label.

I’d always heard about endometriosis but didn’t know much beyond the fact that it causes bad period cramps. It wasn’t until I was 33, struggling with infertility, that I found out I had it—quietly affecting my fertility all along.

Even though I didn’t experience the severe pain and surgeries that many women with endometriosis go through, it was still a challenge. It’s a strange feeling to have something affecting your ability to conceive, yet not have the same physical struggles others face, but I still felt the impact.

After my diagnosis, I learned how little I knew about the condition. 1 in 7 women are affected, but many go undiagnosed for years due to the common misconception that painful periods are normal. With no cure in sight, I’m holding onto hope as I continue my IVF journey, dreaming of one day we’ll have a baby in our arms.

My name is Steph, and I’m 25.

I struggled with pelvic pain for over seven years before being diagnosed with endometriosis. At 16, I knew something was wrong, but my pain was dismissed, and a gynaecologist didn’t believe me when I said my periods lasted months, not weeks. After countless hospital visits, I finally found a doctor who listened and confirmed the diagnosis with laparoscopy.

The hardest part was being dismissed for so long, which felt isolating and exhausting. Even now, flare-ups are tough, and it’s hard when people see my pain as “normal.” But getting a diagnosis was a huge relief.

Managing endo has been trial and error, but with support from pelvic pain clinics, I’ve found strategies that work for me. Endometriosis isn’t going away, but I feel more prepared to face the challenges ahead with growing awareness and support.

My name is Courtney, and I’m 31.

I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2017 after being misdiagnosed with appendicitis. After surgery to remove my appendix, I learned the real cause of my pain was endometriosis affecting my appendix. Before that, I’d dealt with heavy periods and painful side effects from birth control.

Endo has impacted my life in many ways—missing school, grieving my infertility diagnosis, and living with chronic pain. But through it all, I had my daughter, who’s been my greatest blessing despite a complicated pregnancy.

Currently, I manage my symptoms with the Mirena IUD and support from a great gynaecologist. I still hope to have more children, and though endo brings challenges, I know it’ll be worth it.

My name is Kara and I am 24.

I’ve struggled with painful periods and sharp stabbing pain since I was 15. It got so bad I couldn’t stand at times, and I’d sit in the shower crying. Endometriosis runs in my family, so I suspected it might be the cause.

In August 2023, I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometriosis, and they removed it from three areas in my body. Endo controlled my life for years—missing social events, calling in sick to work, and enduring constant pain. It’s not pain I’d wish on anyone, as it can strike at any time.

Since surgery, I’m doing much better physically and mentally. I’ve cut out alcohol, which was a major trigger for my flares, and while I still experience mild flares, they’re nothing like before. The recovery was tough, but I’m grateful I took the step to get treated.