Sharing your story is an act of compassion for both oneself and the women’s health community. It gives the writer the chance to reflect, and the reader a chance to relate and not feel so alone in their experiences. In this week’s blog, where we meet one of the many women behind QENDO, we introduce new team member Maddie, who generously shares her endometriosis story here to help raise awareness.

The beautiful thing that has come from people speaking up and creating more awareness about conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS and infertility, is that more people are reaching out and asking what they can do to support their friend who might be suffering from a chronic illness. In this blog Isabella takes you through four ways you can support a friend suffering from a chronic illness.

QENDO Community Members take the time to share their stories to inspire and encourage others living with endo, adeno or PCOS. In this blog Katie Dawson graciously takes the time to share her journey to diagnosis with QENDO. You can find links to Katie’s social media at the bottom of of this page.

Can a Mirena IUD be part of your treatment plan to manage endometriosis and/or adenomyosis? How about two? While Mirenas aren’t for everybody, many with endo and/or adeno find them extremely helpful for symptom management, including pelvic pain and heavy bleeding. In this blog Dr Graham Tronc discusses the use of one Mirena or two, with or without other medications, and what to expect before and after insertion.

Meet the incredible women behind Team QENDO, the volunteers working hard to support women with endometriosis, adenomyosis and PCOS. Just like you, they’ve gone through their own journey with one or more of these chronic illnesses, and share their stories to help you realise that you are not alone. This week new volunteer Leanne Webber shares her journey to a positive mindset in spite of her endometriosis diagnosis.

QENDO volunteer Kristy Elks shares her journey to diagnosis with endometriosis and how all she has been through inspires her mission to support, uplift and empower others in her shoes.

So you’re about to have surgery. Whether it’s your first time, or your a veteran, you’re bound to have questions. Never fear, we’ve assembled a panel of specialist gynaecologists and perioperative nurses to answer your surgery questions, from the mundane, to the strange.

Feeling constantly tired is a common symptom of endometriosis. This isn’t your normal kind of tired that happens after a busy day; this sort of tired never seems to get better, even after rest. QENDO Wellness Coordinator Meredith shares her top tips for fighting fatigue related to chronic illness.

A pain specialist can be a valuable member of your management team for endometriosis and adenomyosis, but what’s it actually like to go? Many of us can relate to the apprehensiveness of meeting a new doctor and telling your story again. QENDO member Rachael is here to share her experience with attending a pain specialist to help manage her endometriosis symptoms and shed some light on what you might expect.

Maddie, you are the one in 10 that has endometriosis. You need that same surgery, and I wish I could have told you that earlier…

Yesterday Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Health Minister Steven Miles announced a $426,800 investment to QENDO to develop an app that is custom designed for those with endometriosis, adenomyosis and PCOS. Read on to find out more about the announcement, and how this app could be a part of your chronic illness toolbox!

Lauren shares an update about her journey with a spinal stimulator

Dietitian, Leah Stjernqvist shares five ways you can improve your gut health, to assist in the management of endometriosis.

Read all about Grants Coordinator, Anita’s Endometriosis Story

Hear from Acupuncturist Jacinta Eales about how acupuncture can assist in the treatment of endometriosis