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If you’re seeking more information about endometriosis, you have come to the the right place. Here, you can learn more about the condition, find evidence-based best practices for treatment and management and learn self-management strategies.

Whether you’re looking for support, advice, free resources and events or to connect with a community of individuals with shared experiences, Endometriosis New Zealand is here for you.

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Endometriosis New Zealand is Aotearoa’s national endometriosis organisation, providing support, advocacy, research, information, education and awareness on endometriosis. We provide practical and emotional support to encourage those living with endometriosis to take control of their condition and to feel heard.

2025-2026 Research Project

Endometriosis New Zealand, in partnership with the University of Canterbury, is launching a major research study on the barriers and facilitators of endometriosis management in Aotearoa New Zealand. This significant project will capture the lived experiences of people with endometriosis through a national survey series. The research aims to gain a broader understanding of the impacts of diagnosis, treatments, care, awareness and interactions with medical practitioners on endometriosis patients, as well as the impacts of endometriosis on work lives, education, relationships and finances.

Ella’s Story

March 13, 2026

I have struggled with period-related pain since I was 10 years old. The first few years it wasn’t as bad, but I still had noticeably painful ovulation and menstruation. During this time I was also struggling with my health a lot—so much so that I had to take a few weeks off from school when I was in Year 8.

Medicinal cannabis study finds CBD eases endometriosis pain and anxiety

March 12, 2026

A fresh study has looked into whether medicinal cannabis could provide a new treatment option for those living with endometriosis. It’s estimated that 120,000 women in NZ are living with endometriosis, an inflammatory disease where tissue similar to the uterine lining is found outside the womb.

Farming with endometriosis

Asking a farmer of any gender what challenges they have faced will elicit a similar response – drought, floods, fires, rising costs and thinning margins.
But there are some challenges that not every farmer faces. Physiotherapy student Clair Stiff has spent years balancing pelvic pain with mustering sheep.

Eden’s journey to diagnosis

March 9, 2026

We sat down with Eden Amende, Future Director on the Endometriosis New Zealand Board, to talk about her journey to diagnosis and what living with endometriosis has meant for her. In this Q&A, Eden reflects on the challenges of reaching a diagnosis, the personal insights the condition has given her, and how those experiences continue to shape her outlook on advocacy, resilience, and the future.

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Finding a way forward with hope and strength