This web report is part of Australian Centre for Monitoring Population Health
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that can be painful, affect fertility and lead to reduced participation in school, work and social activities. Around 1 in 7 women born in 1973–78 were diagnosed with endometriosis by age 44–49.
This report brings together the latest data to highlight the impact of endometriosis in Australia. It includes information on prevalence, hospitalisations, emergency department presentations, burden of disease and health system expenditure.
- Cat. no: PHE 357
Key findings
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The rate of endometriosis hospitalisations has doubled among females aged 20–24 in the past decade
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Around two-thirds (65%) of endometriosis-related hospitalisations took place in a private hospital
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19 out of every 1,000 hospitalisations among females aged 15–44 were related to endometriosis
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Endometriosis is the 3rd leading cause of non-fatal disease burden due to female reproductive and maternal conditions