Life with Endometriosis

02/07/2025

Provision of women's toilets have usually been insufficient. Nearly everywhere we go, we have to queue, often with a long wait, while the men go in and out without any delay. While buildings may give women the same area as men, their needs are such that it takes women longer and we have more to do. The result is that we need about double the area as men to gain the same effortless access to a toilet.
This article spells the issues for women very well.

If Canberra wants to design a world-class theatre, it should start by fixing one of the most basic failures of…

21/04/2025

There's a wonderful Community Day event as part of World Congress on Endometriosis in Sydney 24 May! Mingle with experts, sufferers, advocates, friends and family, featuring exceptional speakers, international experts, and community organisations from around the world, this day is dedicated to empowering individuals, amplifying lived experiences, and shaping the future of endometriosis research, treatment, and policy.
https://www.wce2025.com.au/communityday

The Congress will bring together world leaders in the field to deliver engaging keynote presentations and invited speakers to lead seminar and symposia sessions, in addition to Pre-Congress Workshops, free paper and poster presentations. An innovative program has been designed to inform, stimulate d...

28/03/2025

What a wonderful expo! Such an energetic buzz! I showed 33 images from ‘Life with Endometriosis’ collection. It was almost overwhelming to be surrounded by so many images depicting the experiences of people who suffer with endometriosis. So many different impacts, so many deeply personal stories. Many people said that some of the images truely resonated with their ordeals and gave a human face to endometriosis symptoms.
The speakers came from a variety of disciplines and were very informative.
A great day. Thank you Jess Mac Gowan and her team and QENDO for hosting a wonderful day!

19/03/2025

Introducing Melissa Parker, expert guest speaker at Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Expo held at Exhibition Centre, Canberra on 22March. She is Coordinator and Researcher at Canberra Endometriosis Centre, Canberra Health Services.
https://www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo
For over 10 years Melissa Parker has been investigating the impacts of endometriosis. She has developed an exciting but easy to use assessment tool that can help with diagnosis - PIPPA (Period ImPact and Pain Assessment) screening for period pain in online communities and primary health. PIPPA has the potential to alert young people when things are not normal. It can even write a letter to show a Dr so people can be treated before severe damage has happened.�Melissa Parker has encouraged my art and advocacy. I’m thrilled that she is speaking at this event.
https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2023/april/assisting-canberrans-with-severe-period-symptoms
https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/services/canberra-endometriosis-centre/period-impact-and-pain-assessment-pippa
Take the PIPPA online screening test
https://www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo

19/03/2025

Another expert specialist will be speaking at Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Expo this Saturday, 22 March at Exhibition Park, Canberra!
Get your tickets here:
https://www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo

Introducing our next Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Speaker - Professor Jason Abbott!

Dr Jason Abbott Professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of New South Wales. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, has supervised more than 40 students through higher research degrees and garnered more than $20million in research funding. He is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, is the chair of the National Endometriosis Clinical and Scientific Trials (NECST) Network, Australia and directs the GRACE research group and is a member of the Endometriosis advisory group to the Australian government.

Tickets are available to purchase: www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo

18/03/2025

Introducing expert speaker Dr Menakaya at EndoExpo!
https://www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo
Come and learn from an expert! He is highly skilled in laparoscopic surgery and advanced gynecological imaging. He is a global leader in using ultrasound for assessment and of suspected endometriosis, so sufferers spend less time attending multiple appointments with their specialists saving time and money yet achieving first quality service.
Dr Uche A Menakaya
MBBS, MCE (Monash), Dip Obs. (RANZCOG), FRANZCOG, DDU
Obstetrician, Gynecologist, Sonologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon
https://www.junicimaging.com.au/dr-uche-menakaya/
https://www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo

17/03/2025

Life with Endometriosis photo books have been printed all bright and gorgeous! Copies will be available at Booth 1, Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Expo on Sat 22 March at Exhibition Park, Canberra. https://www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo
Life with Endometriosis is a unique response to a debilitating illness. Ordeals of chronic pain, missed opportunities, misunderstanding and neglect are heartbreaking. Many sufferers have debilitating symptoms and it is currently an incurable disease.
Margaret Kalms listened to the experiences of women living with endometriosis and photographed 17 of them. Her provocative photo-art images, provide a powerful, illuminating and validating expose of the impacts of living with endometriosis.
Margaret’s images are conceptual and express deep, very human emotions. They capture some of the pain, stress and brutality of this shocking illness, so validate and affirm how women living with endometriosis felt.
Life with Endometriosis is a great communication tool for women with endometriosis. This book communicates to ordinary people using imagery inspired by quotes from women with endometriosis. People can easily relate to the symptoms described and can check out more detailed facts with suggested web links.
https://www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo

16/03/2025

March is endometriosis awareness month. The colours of endometriosis, green and purple, are featured in my image 'Body Painted With Light', published in March edition of Artist's Down Under magazine. I enjoy playing with how colours and light fall across a body, enhancing contours and forms. A bright emerald green replaces the highlights and a soft purple wraps around the shadow areas of the reclining female figure. There is a bright red rose discretely nestled on her pelvic area. https://issuu.com/athaliet/docs/artists_down_under_-_australia_and_new_zealand_-_m/97

Digital art works from the members of the Artists Down Under - Australia and New Zealand group.

14/03/2025

Don't miss your chance to be a part of something HUGE!
Secure your business stand at the 2025 ENDO Expo, the first of its kind in over 25 years in the ACT!
As Australia's longest-running endometriosis charity, we've been supporting individuals affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS and infertility for over 35 years.
This event aims to raise awareness, provide education, and empower individuals to make informed health decisions. With educational speaker sessions and a showcase of local businesses offering health and self-care products and services, your presence will help reach a vital audience.
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https://www.qendo.org.au/events/cbrexpo

03/03/2025

You are all welcome to 'Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Expo' at Canberra Exhibition Centre on Saturday 22 March.
There will be expert guest speakers talking about different topics related to intimate health and endometriosis.
I'll be showing my Life with Endometriosis collection of images depicting experiences and concerns from people with endometriosis. Book your tickets now at:
https://www.qendo.org.au/event-ticketing-options/p/canberra-endometriosis-pelvic-pain-expo

08/04/2024

What an exciting weekend!
My photoart has been shown at ArtExpo 2024 in New York!!
3 images from this project showing impacts of endometriosis to literally hundreds of people. I had many interesting conversations with visitors. Some people knew a little, all visitors learnt something about endometriosis.
Here is a clip of a video taken by Male Seza at the ArtExpo, the full version due out later this month:
https://youtube.com/shorts/MH0Cf4tz_1g?si=QiOBL-U08_OqNWXD
Thanks Mala, I very much enjoyed meeting you and talking about my photoart and what it means to me and the women I have photographed.

See more of my art at: http://artofwoman.com.au

12/03/2024

Another image from my 'Life with Endometriosis' collection is published in March issue of Artist's Down Under magazine! See pages 84 and 85 a double page spread!
Treatments and medications can be confusing at times. This image expresses the emotion of this woman. It is an expressive image. It's important to research your health and be alert to any side effects of medications and treatments.
https://issuu.com/athaliet/docs/adu_mar_2024_cc/84

Digital art works from the members of the Artists Down Under - Australia and New Zealand group.