In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

breadcrumbs--red-border

The Canberra Endometriosis Centre cares for people (including teenagers and adults) with period pain, pelvic pain and endometriosis.

About this service

You can attend the Canberra Endometriosis Centre to find out more about living with period pain, pelvic pain and endometriosis. We have doctors, nurses, physios (and some psychologists) who can help treat and manage people with these conditions.

Our focus is on education and working with you to develop self-care and self-management skills to manage your pain and symptoms. It is also important to find and access the health staff (doctors, nurses, physios, psychologists, dietitians) who can support your care.

Who we care for

Our services are available for teenagers and adults who are referred for period pain, pelvic (lower tummy) pain and endometriosis.

We offer these services for free.

How to access this service

You will need a referral from your GP to use this service.

What to expect

After checking your referral, we will call you to make an appointment or send you a letter to let you know the referral has been received.

Your first appointment is usually with the Endometriosis Nurse. It is a long visit to properly understand your symptoms, explain the possible causes of your symptoms and help you develop a plan for your treatment and management.

The Endometriosis Nurse will arrange for you to see other health professionals if needed.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Medicare card.
  • Any letters or correspondence from your GP.
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins.
  • Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports.
  • Photos from any abdominal (tummy) surgery, if you have them.

Where we’re located

Maternity, Antenatal and Gynaecology, Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, Building 11, Level 2, Canberra Hospital.

We have directions to the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and Canberra Hospital.

Resources

Jean Hailes Foundation

QENDO

QUENDO app

Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia

Endometriosis Australia

Endo Active

National Action Plan for Endometriosis

Global Forum for Endometriosis

Reach out

Find a General Practitioner

You might also be interested in...

Information for referrers

Please see Community Health Pathways for detailed referral criteria and information.

Referral options:

mobile icon

In the case of a life threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

telephone icon

Contact us

Switchboard Canberra Hospital
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

Switchboard North Canberra Hospital
(02) 6201 6111

International callers
+61 (2) 6201 6111

Switchboard other hospitals and services
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

The switchboard handles all calls to, from and within the hospital 24 hours/seven days a week