Understanding Endometriosis
Start with the basics. Learn what endometriosis is, how it can affect the body, why it is more than period pain, and why symptoms should be taken seriously.
Explore sectionEndometriosis education
Endometriosis Knowledge Centre
The Lady Talk Matters Endometriosis Knowledge Centre brings together clear, factual and regularly reviewed information to help you understand endometriosis, recognise symptoms worth discussing, prepare for appointments, explore care options and find credible support.
It is organised into 10 linked sections that guide you through endometriosis in a logical way — from understanding what the condition is, to recognising symptoms, preparing for appointments, learning about diagnosis and treatment, and finding the right type of specialist support.
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Ten linked sections
Symptoms and Body Systems
Explore symptoms that may be linked with endometriosis, including pain, bowel, bladder, fatigue, fertility, nerve-like and symptoms outside the pelvis.
Explore sectionDiagnosis and Investigations
Understand the steps that may be involved in investigating endometriosis, what scans can and cannot show, and how to prepare for healthcare conversations.
Explore sectionPrepare for Appointments
Use our Prepare for Appointment Tool and practical guides to organise your symptoms, questions and concerns before speaking with a doctor or specialist.
Explore sectionTreatment and Surgery
Learn about common treatment and surgery language, including pain management, hormonal options, excision, ablation, recovery and questions to ask before making care decisions.
Explore sectionComplex and Extra-Pelvic Endometriosis
Endometriosis can involve different organs, tissues and body systems. Learn about complex and extra-pelvic symptoms, specialist input and multidisciplinary care.
Explore sectionPelvic Physiotherapy, Pain and Rehabilitation
Understand how pelvic physiotherapy, pain care and rehabilitation may support people living with endometriosis-related pain, tension, flares and recovery.
Explore sectionFertility and Life Stages
Explore how endometriosis may affect fertility, pregnancy, teenagers, menopause and different stages of life, with clear questions to take into appointments.
Explore sectionLiving With Endometriosis
Endometriosis can affect more than physical health. Find resources on daily life, school, work, relationships, emotional wellbeing and being taken seriously.
Explore sectionFind Specialist Care
Learn who does what in endometriosis care, understand different specialist roles, and use the Endometriosis Care Directory to explore providers and services.
Explore sectionSafety note: This information is for education and support only. It does not diagnose, provide medical advice or recommend personal treatment. Always speak with an appropriate healthcare professional about your symptoms and care options.