New research reveals mental health toll of endometriosis and PMOS
Nearly 1 in 2 women with endometriosis or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) report depression, according to new national research, prompting calls for mental health support to be integrated into women's physical health care.
New research reveals that women with endometriosis or PMOS experience a higher mental health burden compared to women without these conditions. Nearly half of women with endometriosis and nearly half with PMOS reported depression, while 47% of women with PMOS reported anxiety or generalized anxiety disorder. These rates are between 1.6 and 2.2 times higher than women without endometriosis or PMOS.
Women's Mental Health Australia's report highlights the urgent need for integrated mental health support into women's physical health care, as physical health conditions are associated with poorer mental health. The study, which involved 9,000 Australian women aged 18 and over, found that mental health issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, body image distress, and self-harm are more common in women with endometriosis and PMOS.
Professor Bronwyn Graham emphasizes that health professionals need to recognize and respond to the full mental health burden of these conditions, as embedding integrated mental health assessment and support into existing services is a practical and achievable next step.
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