Endometriosis research priorities in Australia
Mike Armour, Donna Ciccia, Anusch Yazdani, Luk Rombauts, Leesa Van Niekerk, Ruth Schubert, Jason Abbott
Abstract
In Australia, endometriosis affects one in nine women and those assigned female at birth. Although endometriosis is more common than conditions such as diabetes, research funding for endometriosis research has historically been low in comparison. The National Action Plan for Endometriosis is an Australian Federal Government initiative designed to redress this imbalance, with a focus on research funding. Identification of research priorities, and subsequent funding allocation that is determined by consumer input is vital. An online survey focusing on Australia and New Zealand found that the highest general priorities were the treatment and management of endometriosis and its cause(s).