Encouraging Stats for Endometriosis Month

Evaluation statistics showing a summary of ten questions participants are asked before and after doing the online learning program Persistent Pelvic Pain - Leadership in Care, is showing high gains for GPs who complete it. The results show 'less overwhelm' for the clinician, 'more confidence' to treat and manage patients presenting with persistent pelvic pain. This is good news for patients, as the clinician they see may be upskilled in the complex array of pain drivers and how to recognise patterns that may indicate applying a framework for diseases like endometriosis.

"It untangles the complexity of pelvic pain. GPs learn how to identify pain drivers, manage them in a team, and build confidence." states Dr Emily Ware the lead GP, who created the program using a structured, practically applied approach.

Learning and development specialist for Vagenius stated, "The response from General Practitioners is incredible to see. They love learning but it has to hit the spot." As GPs spread the word about the course, so it goes out more widely." A growing proportion of male GPs are doing the course. In a 2025 Primary Health Matters article, a final-year registrar in northern Tasmania, Dr Heathcote said, "Not having lived experience is even more reason to upskill. We just need to do more work as male GPs into having a better understanding of these problems. Female patients come to us and we don't always recognise it."