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 has revealed the significant mental health toll of endometriosis and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), with nearly half of women affected reporting depression. The study, conducted among 9,000 Australian women, found that 56% of Australian women are experiencing mental health issues in 2026, with women with endometriosis and PMOS facing even higher rates of depression and anxiety.
Experts are calling for integrated mental health support to be incorporated into women's physical health care, as physical health conditions are associated with poorer mental health, and the greatest psychological impact is experienced by women living with female-specific physical health conditions.
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