Endometriosis has been described as a serious public health concern within New Zealand, affecting an estimated 130,000 girls and women (Bush, 2019; Hogarth & Martin, 2018). This gynaecological disease is chronic and incurable and occurs during the reproductive years. It is characterised by endometrial-like tissue which grows outside of the uterus. Proliferating, breaking down, and bleeding in response to the usual hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle, yet resulting in infla…
