Chronic pain is one of the many reasons to seek psychological support. In many cases of chronic pain, it is not possible to identify a clear cause much less provide a cure or resolution of what is causing the chronic pain.

Endometriosis is one of the hidden causes of chronic pain for women. It is very difficult to diagnose, symptoms cannot be easily seen and for the present – there is no cure. SBS Insight aired an episode in 2018 devoted to presenting the complexity of living with endometriosis.

“Endometriosis affects 10 per cent of women around the world, but it’s rarely spoken about. Many women live with painful symptoms of the condition for years without understanding the cause or receiving a diagnosis. From normalising period pain to exploring invasive screening tools and surgery, former Insight host Jenny Brockie examines exactly what endometriosis is, and why it has taken so long for so many women to receive medical attention.

We speak to Shadae, who has severe stage 4 endometriosis and is worried it will impact her career; Sylvia, whose delayed diagnosis caused it to spread to her other organs; Sarah, who was told by her boss to “increase her pain threshold”; and Kate, who says endo impacts her relationship and sex life.”

This episode was filmed in 2018. Insight airs Tuesdays at 8:30pm on SBS: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight​

Endo Girl

”Endo Girl” is a short documentary presented by Sophia Bender Films that describes the lived experience of women with Endometriosis. The progressive incurable nature of the disease causes increasing chronic pain and isolation. Sharing testimony of endometriosis lived experience is one way to reduce this suffering.

And finally … some good thoughts on “causes”

Dr Kate Lyzenga-Dean, Functional Medicine Doctor, has prepared a really good short summary of the complex factors/causes of Endometriosis. If you know someone who suffers with Endometriosis, watch until the end and then forward to them.