Milton and the surrounding region can now access expert, multidisciplinary care with the opening of an Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic at Milton Medical Centre.

Endometriosis affects at least one in nine Australian women, and can have an extensive, devastating impact on the daily lives of sufferers. Women with the condition wait an average of seven years before diagnosis.

Pelvic pain can be similarly complex and debilitating and has an impact well beyond individuals – it is estimated to cost the Australian economy $6 billion a year.

Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips officially opened the clinic today, which is receiving $700,000 in Australian Government funding. The funding can be used to hire specialised staff such as nurse practitioners and allied health professionals, pelvic physiotherapy services or resources and training.

The clinic will also use the funding to build professional knowledge and skills in this area, improve access to information and care pathways, as well as raise awareness of endometriosis and pelvic pain.

The Milton clinic is one of seven in NSW and one of 22 across Australia funded by the Albanese Government, as part of a $58.3 million package for endometriosis and pelvic pain announced in the 2022–23 Budget.

Patients can book an appointment directly through the Milton Medical Centre.

This funding is supported by the National Action Plan for Endometriosis, which provides a blueprint to increase research and improve diagnosis, treatment and understanding of the condition. 

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, The Hon Ged Kearney MP

“Too many women suffer for years with these debilitating conditions, which can affect their work, education and personal lives. These women deserve access to specialised care, and timely diagnosis and treatment.

“I’m proud that we are delivering this clinic to Milton, so that people in the region with endometriosis and pelvic pain can get specialised care from highly trained professionals.

“These clinics provide women with an accessible front door to the care that they need. Gathering expertise under one roof, fostering that knowledge to improve diagnosis and services, having referral pathways in place – these are all crucial elements to getting the support that women need right.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP:

“I’m passionate about improving access to specialised health care in rural and regional areas and I’m proud to have been able to deliver an Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic right here in Milton.”

“Getting health care in rural and regional areas can be a challenge, but it’s especially difficult for those needing specialised care for conditions like endometriosis and pelvic pain.

“I’m thrilled to be here today to officially open this clinic, which will ensure people with endometriosis and pelvic pain in our region can get the specialised support they need closer to home.