Study reveals hidden mental health toll on women with endometriosis and PMOS
A new report from Women’s Mental Health Australia reveals that nearly half of Australian women with endometriosis or PMOS suffer from depression. The study advocates for integrating mental health support directly into physical health treatment models.
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Highlights a significant gap in healthcare delivery for women with chronic conditions, calling for systemic policy changes.
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New national research shows that nearly 1 in 2 Australian women living with endometriosis or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) report depression, adding weight to calls for mental health care to be built into physical health treatment rather than treated as separate.
Women’s Mental Health Australia’s Beyond the Surface 2026 report, which is based on a nationally-representative sample of 9000 women surveyed in April 2026, found that 56% of Australian women are experiencing mental health issues, with a quarter facing severe psychological distress.
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