Reducing diagnostic delay for Endometriosis
By the age of 49, one in seven Australian women are diagnosed with endometriosis, which caused 40,500 hospitalisations in 2021/22. For women who suffer from endometriosis, each month hormonal changes can cause chronic pelvic pain, sexual pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue. There is no cure and currently a diagnosis of endometriosis can only be obtained via laparoscopic surgery. If deep endometriosis is discovered at the time of surgery, patients are often scheduled for repeat procedures to remove the lesions, which requires a multidisciplinary surgical team including bowel surgeons.
Your support today assists researchers who are currently endeavouring to develop a platform to reduce diagnostic delay for women experiencing significant health challenges.
- Women wait an average of 6.4 years to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis.
- These delays result in significant health and economic burdens, including more severe symptoms and costly care.
- The total economic impact of endometriosis on the Australian economy was $7.4 billion in 2018 alone.
Your donation will be applied towards research activities undertaken at the University relating to endometriosis.
Matched Giving
We would like to thank LMS Energy Pty Ltd who is matching donations to Endometriosis Research received on or before 5 September 2024, up to $2,000.
The University of Adelaide is matching donations to the Endometriosis Research Fund received on or before 5 September 2024 up to $10,000.
IMAGENDO®
The IMAGENDO® diagnostic imaging system, developed by researchers at the University of Adelaide, aims to reduce diagnostic delays by using AI algorithms during ultrasound and MRI scans. This innovation could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses, reducing the need for invasive procedures.