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Endometriosis affects one in seven Australian women, leading to chronic pelvic pain, fertility challenges, and a variety of complex health issues. Despite how common endometriosis is, women often face an average wait of seven years for a diagnosis. The Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic in Mittagong, funded by South Western Sydney PHN, aims to change this by providing accessible, specialised care for women in South Western Sydney who are managing symptoms of endometriosis and related pelvic pain.
About the clinic
The Clinic delivers personalised care from a team of specialists who truly understand this complex condition. Run by The Women’s Health Centre Southern Highlands, the clinic provides direct access to comprehensive care and treatment options, offering:
- Faster diagnosis
As a service of The Women’s Health Centre, the clinic streamlines the diagnosis process. This allows patients to receive timely assessments and move forward with tailored care. - Quick access to assessments and referrals
Women experiencing endometriosis symptoms can quickly access the clinic’s full range of assessments, consultations, and referrals. Specialists and other relevant services are available to ensure each patient receives the best care and support. - Tailored treatment plans based on each woman’s needs
The clinic recognises each woman’s unique experience with endometriosis. It clinic creates personalised treatment plans tailored to individual symptoms, health goals, and lifestyle needs. - Ongoing care
Patients are discharged back to their GP for ongoing management.
How to make an appointment
To book a face-to-face or telehealth appointment at the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic in Mittagong, call The Women’s Health Centre on 4880 1686, or visit their website. No GP referral is required to attend the clinic. Patients must have at least one face-to-face consultation in the last 12 months before being eligible for telehealth.
The cost of the first appointment is fully covered. Additional appointments will incur a gap fee.
Patients who attend the group multidisciplinary team (MDT) education session, are eligible for two women’s pelvic physiotherapy appointments and one dietitian appointment at no cost.
Patients are discharged back to their regular GP for ongoing management.
Clinic location
The clinic is located at Shop 2, 118 Main Street, Mittagong, within walking distance of the train station. For more information, including services and clinic details, visit their website.
Background
The Women’s Health Centre Southern Highlands in Mittagong is one of 22 endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics set up across Australia as part of the National Endometriosis Action Plan. These clinics are designed to improve awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment, and research for endometriosis, providing earlier diagnosis, better treatment options, and clear care pathways. This investment benefits not only women, girls, and others with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain but also their families, partners, and carers.
With funding in 2023 for four years, the clinic is able to support hiring specialised staff, including nurse practitioners and allied health professionals, as well as invest in equipment or fit-outs such as pelvic physiotherapy areas, along with resources, training, and development.
The clinics will also raise awareness of endometriosis and pelvic pain, build professional knowledge and skills in this area, and improve access to information and care pathways.
