Dating with endometriosis is a layered experience. It’s not just the nerves or the usual butterflies- it’s also the quiet calculations going on in the background. Will I be okay going out tonight? Should I mention the pain? What if I need to cancel at the last minute?

Research confirms what many patients have known for years: endometriosis is associated with significantly higher rates of insomnia, poor sleep quality, and daytime fatigue compared to those without the condition.

The words we use in endometriosis care can either build trust or cause harm. In this blog, clinician Jo shares how subtle shifts in language can help avoid medical gaslighting, validate lived experience, and foster safer, more compassionate care for people with endometriosis.

On May 22nd in Sydney, Matilda Health and Gedeon Richter hosted a powerful evening fireside chat during the World Congress on Endometriosis 2025. In front of a room of clinicians, researchers, and advocates, Anna and Alyssa shared their deeply personal journeys with pelvic pain and endometriosis—stories of dismissal, resilience, and the long road to validation. What unfolded was more than just a conversation—it was a reminder of why lived experience must be at the centre of care, research, and innovation.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of the muscles, nerves, and tissues in and around the pelvis — while also considering how the whole body works together. This blog explores how Pelvic Health Physiotherapy supports muscle function before and after endometriosis surgery.

Day Two of the World Congress on Endometriosis 2025 kicked off with a packed morning at the Matilda Health booth. We were thrilled to welcome a steady flow of gynaecologists, allied health professionals, researchers, and people with lived experience—all curious about how our digital platform is reshaping surgery preparation and recovery for people with endometriosis.

Day One of the World Congress on Endometriosis 2025 (WCE 2025) kicked off in Sydney, Australia, bringing together a global community of researchers, clinicians, advocates, and innovators passionate about improving care for those living with endometriosis.

The Matilda team was on the ground from the start—having rich conversations, collaborating on research, and showcasing how digital innovation and lived experience can reshape endometriosis surgery support.

Surgery for endometriosis can be a big moment—not just physically, but emotionally too. For loved ones, it can be hard to know what to say or do. How do you show up meaningfully without overstepping? How can you support them before, during, and after surgery in a way that feels genuinely helpful?

This guide is for you.

Living with endo means constantly figuring out what helps and what doesn’t—and believe me, I’ve tried a lot. These five game-changers are my little lifelines: the things I carry, sip, slather, and swear by to get me through the toughest days.

A gentle guide for patients, advocates, and non-researchers attending medical conferences. Your voice matters and you belong.

Endometriosis surgery recovery is often messy, emotional, and full of surprises—even the third time around, each recovery brings its own unique challenges. Here’s an honest take on what it’s really like beyond the pamphlets and polite checklists, and how a support app like Matilda could have made the process a bit easier.

As a primary school sports teacher, my job requires me to be on the move — running games, demonstrating drills, and keeping up with a group of energetic kids every day. It’s a role I love deeply, but like many with endometriosis, I’ve had to learn how to navigate the physical demands of my job alongside the often unpredictable symptoms of a chronic condition.

You’ve done it. You made it through surgery and the early recovery period. Slowly, you’re getting back into life. But maybe you’re wondering… now what?

Feeling tired after laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is normal. But that doesn’t make it any less frustrating.

Weekly Group Calls, Community Threads, and Shared Lived Experience

Mindfulness Tools, Sleep Strategies, and Nervous System Care

Gentle, Endo-Informed Yoga, Pilates, and Mobility Sessions

Gut-Friendly, Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Support and Recipes

Understanding Your Body, Your Pain, and Your Surgical Journey.

So, you’ve had your laparoscopy. Whether it’s your first or your fifth, the days following surgery can feel like a mix of relief, confusion, and discomfort. You're finally on the other side—but what now?