An endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic for women and girls will open in Werribee by early 2026.
To be located within Werribee Medical and Dental Centre will provide support to women living with perimenopause and menopause in addition to endometriosis and pelvic pain care.
When the clinic opens, there will be 11 new clinics of its kind being opened by the federal government across the country and a total of 33.
According to federal government estimates, endometriosis affects at least one in seven Australian women and those suffering with it often face delays of up to seven years in receiving a diagnosis.
These clinics are a part of the government’s Women’s Health Package, which is investing almost $800 million in funding to deliver improved health care and access for women and girls.
The clinic is intended to offer locals better access, more choice and lower costs when dealing with these often misunderstood illnesses.
Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said she was very proud to see the clinic come into fruition.
“I hear from so many people in my community about the need for more specialised care in our region that meets the specific needs of women and girls, and I am so pleased we are delivering this clinic,” Ms Ryan said.
“Endometriosis and pelvic pain can be debilitating, appropriate treatment can be life changing.”
