Speaking up when you think you may have endometriosis
This fact sheet from Endometriosis Australia supports people who think they may have endometriosis to prepare for medical appointments and speak up about their symptoms.
It includes practical tips on describing how pain affects daily life, asking informed questions, requesting referrals, managing pain while waiting for tests, and seeking a second opinion if needed. It also provides advice on advocating for adjustments at school or work and caring for yourself throughout the process.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Women
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- February 2026
- Last reviewed:
- June 2026
Multilingual resources
Chinese (Simplified) - Speaking up when you think you may have endometriosis
Farsi (Persian) - Speaking up when you think you may have endometriosis
Hindi - Speaking up when you think you may have endometriosis
Punjabi - Speaking up when you think you may have endometriosis
Tagalog (Filipino) - Speaking up when you think you may have endometriosis
Vietnamese - Speaking up when you think you may have endometriosis
