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National Plan of Endometriosis "a big step forward": Bendigo women
Abbie Harrington is one of the women in central Victoria with endometriosis Image: DARREN HOWE
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TALK: Shannon Wallace, Amanda Burgess and Abbie Harrington all live with endometriosis. Photos: DARREN HOWE (left and right) and REBECCA DIMOVSKI (center)
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Amanda Burgess had three surgeries – one to confirm a diagnosis of endometriosis, and two major surgeries to treat the disease. : REBECCA DIMOVSKI
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Amanda shared her story as part of the Endo project, an initiative of photographer Rebecca Dimovski. Photo: REBECCA DIMOVSKI
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Abbie Harrington says that she was told "pretty much everything" while seeking medical help for her symptoms before being diagnosed with endometriosis. : DARREN HOWE
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Abbie Harrington said that the national action plan for l & # 39; 39, endometriosis was necessary. Photo: DARREN HOWE
- Shannon Wallace is 26 years old and has been living with endometriosis for over 10 years Image: DARREN HOWE
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Shannon Wallace has had another surgery since her interview with the Bendigo Advertiser last year Photo: DARREN HOWE
- Gynecologist and obstetrician Bendigo A ngelika Borozdina hopes that the action plan will lead to better results for patients. D'AGOSTINO
EVEN after three surgeries, including a hysterectomy, the Bendigo Amanda Burgess woman is still free of chronic pain caused by endometriosis.
Since her diagnosis in 2011, she has endured two cycles of excision of endometriosis, an intestinal disc resection, and a complete hysterectomy with only the preservation of her right ovary.
Ms. Burgess said that she was facing more important medical interventions to make life with endometriosis more manageable because she was still suffering.
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Amanda Burgess with her daughter Photo: REBECCA DIMOVSKI
" It's really a big step forward, "said Ms. Burgess
Ms. Burgess said that it was enough to educate the public and to understand the disease
Endometriosis is a chronic menstrual disease.
Visit www.health.gov.au to read the National Action Plan for l. Endometriosis
For years, another Bendigo woman, Abbie Harrington, said the doctors normalized or eliminated her symptoms.
The 22-year-old girl started looking for help soon after the start of her period and said that she had to fight for a keyhole surgery to explore the possibility of endometriosis
Ms. Harrington said:
Abbie Harrington is part of a number of women in central Victoria with endometriosis Image: DARREN HOWE
She said she endured years of unnecessary appointments, medications and procedures before a laparoscopy only confirms endometriosis.
Ms. Harrington stated that she could face annual operations to manage her symptoms. She stated: "It is necessary."
Dr. Angelika Borozdina, a gynecologist and obstetrician from Bendigo, believed that patients' experiences improved, with greater awareness and understanding of the disease within the community and doctors. ]
The days she said women felt the need to bear the pain, they disappeared.
"They help, all their questions and concerns are heard more often,"
Bendigo's wife, Shannon Wallace, said that she had noticed an improvement in doctors' attitudes towards her in as a patient with endometriosis compared to the first surgical procedure performed three years ago.
was still the possibility of a better understanding within the community in general.
"A lot of times I spend, I call it a day endo, people think I put it up," says Miss Wallace.
Shannon Wallace had another surgery after speaking with the Bendigo Advertiser last year. 19659021] Dr. Borozdina emphasized the importance of specialists as leaders in the treatment of endometriosis, and hoped that the plan of action would see more women referred to specialists sooner.
"We know that the process is laparoscopic surgery" Of course, once we establish a diagnosis, we can refer the patient to other specialists to help the patient manage endometriosis until the diagnosis is complete.we find the reason why patients have endometriosis, and that is the question of having research – this will help probably to cure him. "
She believed that there were enough specialists in Bendigo capable of performing surgeries to diagnose and treat endometriosis.
"The post-surgical treatment is what we miss at the moment," she said
"Basically, we have the resources to perform the surgery, make the diagnosis, then we must refer [to a pain management specialist] and it is not always easy to find a specialist in Bendigo to refer patients appropriately or it is a long wait, "she said. [19659048] Gynecologist Bendigo Obstetrician Dr. Angelika Borozdina Photo: EMMA AGOSTINO “title =” Gynécologue Bendigo et obstétricien Dr Angelika Borozdina. Photo: EMMA D'AGOSTINO “largeur =” 5760 “hauteur =” 3840 “itemprop =” image “/>
Gynecologist and Obstetrician Bendigo Dr. Angelika Borozdina Image: EMMA AGOSTINO
Pain Management Remains According to a Bendigo specialist, the gynecologist and obstetrician, Angelika Borozdina, said that patients with chronic menstrual disorders still largely depend on powerful badgesics like opioids to manage their symptoms
. "Nonpharmacologic treatment that of endometriosis would be much better. "
She hoped that Australia's first national action plan for endometriosis, released Thursday, would lead to better
[19659021] The federal government announced the funding of research as part of the launch of the plan, which the Bendigo specialist welcomed
"The research has no end But she said that the creation A multidisciplinary team for the treatment of endometriosis was probably the most important thing. "The treatment of endometriosis is not just about surgery," said Dr. Borozdina.
"Patients who suffer from endometriosis, especially in severe cases, need not only gynecologists: they need a psychologist … a physiotherapist … can – be a doctor who will take care of them in the long term, or GP who will provide long term care. "
Among the points highlighted in the plan of action. 25-page action, there was a need for broader multidisciplinary treatment options, as well as an earlier diagnosis and clearer intervention.
"This is the first time in Australia [that] that we have never had this attention for patients who suffer from endometriosis, "said Dr. Borozdina
" [The government] is investing a lot of money, so we should get results. "
There is currently no known cure for endometriosis, which affects 700,000 women and girls in Australia.
(HANDOUT: National Action Plan for the Endometriosis)
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