You may have been introduced to sound healer and reiki practitioner Katie Jameson at our CAYA retreat in January. Katie is passionate about using sound healing for wellness, and talks in this blog about how you can use sound healing as part of your toolkit. Chronic illness can take a toll on both mind and body, and leave one feeling exhausted mentally as well as physically. Read up to see if sound healing might be something new to incorporate into your endo, adeno or PCOS toolkit.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and at QENDO we are #explainingendo by sharing your stories, practical articles for your endo toolkit, and inspiring women who will empower you to live your best life, even with endo. In this blog Sage share’s her story and journey to diagnosis.

Monique Murphy is an Australian Paralympic Swimmer and Rio 2016 Silver Medallist. In March of 2014, after a suspected spiked drink Monique fell from a 5th floor balcony. Along with numerous injuries and surgeries Monique’s right leg was ultimately amputated below the knee. The trauma of his event is suspected to be the trigger of Monique’s Endometriosis. In this blog she shares her endometriosis story and how the QENDO community has helped her feel less lost and alone.

As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on healthcare professionals who are endo advocates and commit their practice to providing high quality resources for women with endometriosis. Nutritionist and clinical educator for PPEP Program Michelle Nielsen discusses her journey to diagnosis and the role of nutrition in helping her to live her best life with endo and empower others to do the same.

At QENDO we support anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Our ambassadors are people who have been inspired by their journeys with endo, adeno or PCOS to raise awareness within their local community and beyond, supporting QENDO’s many programs and services. Samantha Wills is one of our amazing ambassadors, helping to empower women to share their story and listen to their bodies. In this blog she shares her journey to diagnosis.

As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on doctors and healthcare professionals who are endo advocates and commit their practice to providing high quality care for women with endometriosis. In this blog Brisbane gynaecologist Dr Peta Wright shares her journey to becoming a clinician passionate about providing holistic care and empowering women to live their best lives by helping them understand their bodies.

On Saturday 7 March 2020, we held our 2nd Annual Darling Downs Women’s Health Expo at the City Golf Club in Toowoomba, which was proudly presented by the Queensland Government. The event coincided with Queensland Women’s Week, as well as Endometriosis Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to raise the flare for women’s health.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and at QENDO we are #explainingendo by sharing your stories, practical articles for your endo toolkit, and inspiring women who will empower you to live your best life, even with endo. In this blog Amy shares her diagnosis journey and ups and downs with endometriosis in the hopes that sharing her story will help others.

Daisy Richardson was a contestant on back to back seasons of ‘Australian Survivor’ - Season 4 Champions vs Contenders: Chapter II and Season 5 All Stars.  Daisy is passionate about connecting women affected by Endometriosis, and being part of a community that supports and empowers others. We are proud to have her on our ambassador team. Here she shares her endometriosis story and journey to diagnosis.

In this blog, Gold Coast Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Donald Angstetra shares his journey as a doctor to becoming an endometriosis specialist, and why he is always striving for better awareness, education and treatment for the 1 in 10 women who suffer with endometriosis.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and at QENDO we are #explainingendo by sharing your stories, practical articles for your endo toolkit, and inspiring women who will empower you to live your best life, even with endo. In this blog Lianna shares her journey to diagnosis and living well with endometriosis.

At QENDO we support anyone affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Our ambassadors are people who have been inspired by their journeys with endo, adeno or PCOS to raise awareness within their local community and beyond, supporting QENDO’s many programs and services. Emily-Jade O’Keefe is one of our amazing ambassadors, and in this blog she shares her story and journey to diagnosis.

Stefanie, a dietician and director of The Dietologist, doubted that she had endometriosis for some time because she didn’t always have debilitating, agonising periods. Her symptoms were more subtle, more varied, but had just as big an impact upon her life. Here she shares her story in the hopes of busting the myth that one has to be in agony to be diagnosed with endometriosis - Endo is a whole body disease and can present in a myriad of different ways.

Read all about our exciting partnership with the Queensland Government for our upcoming Darling Downs Women’s Health Expo.

Introducing Business and Chronic Conditions… we’ve got your BaCC!

Introducing a QENDO initiative to support and foster business owners and entrepreneurs in the chronic illness community.

Travel the world with endo, adeno or PCOS? Yes you can! Seasoned traveller Anika shares her top tips for happy wanderlusting, endo and all

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.