Endometriosis ♡
Hello! Here is a collection of doctors, specialists, practitioners, podcasts and other resources recommended by people with lived experience of endometriosis ♡
These are recommendations contributed by the lovely people who sent in their contacts, this is not medical advice, nor have I been to the below personally ♡
1. Gynaecologists, endometriosis
specialists and surgeons
These are the names people specifically recommended for diagnosis, surgical care, fertility-related concerns or pain management.
Professor Jason Abbott
Endometriosis specialist / Sydney
A particularly strong personal recommendation from someone who had experienced severe endometriosis for over 20 years and said his care gave them their life back.
Dr HaRyun Won
Gynaecological care
Recommended by someone who had stage 4 endometriosis and described her care as life-changing.
Dr George Condous
Specialist assessment and imaging
Recommended for specialist scans that may assist with diagnosis and care planning. The contributor noted that a referral is required. Confirm current referral requirements and services when booking.
Dr Basia Lowes
Recommended as another gynaecological care option, working independently.
Dr Abi Thevakumar
Gynaecology and pain management
Recommended by someone who found her helpful for gynaecological care and managing pain.
Caroline Mathias — Women's Forest Health
Recommended as an endometriosis specialist with an interest in minimally invasive pain management. The original message said her availability at that clinic was limited to the next few months at the time it was sent, so check her current location and availability.
Stephen Lyons
Recommended as a surgeon by someone researching laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.
Dr Amini Harris
Recommended as a gynaecologist.
Andrew Pickering
Gynaecology / obstetrics / Manly
Recommended by someone who received an endometriosis diagnosis and surgery during investigations into fertility difficulties.
2. GP’s and pain management
Dr Vincent Cistulli — Brookvale: Recommended by someone who found his help with pain management valuable, particularly when Nurofen hadn't been effective.
Dr Claudia Lee — Burke Street Clinic: Included in the original list of recommended practitioners. Confirm the clinic location and current services when booking.
3. Pelvic health physiotherapy
and bodywork
Felicity — Pelvic Health Physio
Described as highly knowledgeable about pelvic health. The person recommending her sees her for postpartum care and spoke very highly of her expertise.
Alana Colahan — Chiropractic
Recommended for her work in women's health.
Elysia and Shayla — Mesa
Recommended for bodywork. Elysia was specifically noted as having developed considerable knowledge of support options and recommendations.
Claire — The Women's Physio
Recommended for women's physiotherapy support.
Nerve Flossing
Suggested as a technique to explore for nerve-related symptoms. Ask a suitably qualified physiotherapist whether it is appropriate for your symptoms before trying it.
4. Nutrition, naturopathy and
complementary support
These practitioners were recommended for nutritional guidance, supplement discussions, dietary support and general wellbeing.
Liv Nutrition / Liv Nutritious — Instagram profile
Alexandra Middleton — Naturopathic nutritionist: Recommended for nutrition and supplement support before and during IVF. The contributor thought she had moved from Mosman to Byron Bay and offered online consultations; confirm her current practice details.
Folium Naturopathy — Included in the original list.
Hannah Boyd — New Leaf — Included in the original list.
The DAO Health Centre — Recommended by someone whose cousin found its information and support helpful. Visit The DAO Health
Acupuncture — Suggested by a contributor whose cousin recommended exploring it.
Yoga — One person shared that yoga helps them personally. Gentle movement may be useful for some people managing chronic pain, depending on their symptoms and tolerance.
5. Women's health clinics and
broader support
Sydney Women's Wellness
A female-centred health service recommended by a contributor.
PCOS and endometriosis resources
Body Lane
Recommended enthusiastically by a contributor. The exact service or practitioner wasn't specified, so confirm the intended business before booking.
Body Intuition Collective
Shared as a potentially useful body-focused support resource.
Metaphysical Wellness
An Instagram resource shared in the recommendations.
MTHFR Support Australia
Shared as a resource that may be relevant when exploring fertility and reproductive health.
6. Education, podcasts and
online resources
Dr Jolene Brighten — Women's health educator and author.
The Dr. Brighten Show Podcast — A podcast to explore for women's health education.
Layla Metcalfe — Recommended in relation to endometriosis.
Emma Burridge — Recommended for endometriosis, hormones and exercise.
The Women Series — Holly was specifically recommended by name as a helpful resource.
Dr Izzy K. Smith — Instagram profile
Liv Nutritious — Instagram profile
Omnia — Tash — Recommended as a person to speak to about exercise.
The DAO Health Centre — thedaohealth.com.au
Hope this helps anyone needing some support, much love! ♡