Welcome back or welcome (if you're new here) to today's episode of Let's Talk, Period. Today's solo episode is all about the cost of living with chronic illnesses such as endo, adeno and PCOS. I share about the estimated costs in Australia and Individually, as well as my top tips to try and save money where you can! Studies mentioned; Enrst & Young (2019). The cost of endometriosis in Australia. Armour, M., Lawson, K., Wood, A., Smith, C.A. & Abbott, J. (2019). The cost of illness and economic burden of endometriosis and pelvic pain in Australia: A national online survey. PLoS One, 14 (10). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223316 Teede, H., Thien, T., Laven, J., Dokras, A., MOran, L., Piltonen, T., Costello, M., Boivin, J., Redman, L., Boyle, J., Norman, R., Mousa, A. & Joham, A.(2023). International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome 2023. https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/3379521/Evidence-Based-Guidelines-2023.pdf Services mentioned; Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics Better Access Initiative (10 individual + 10 group psychology sessions ) Team Care Arrangement, Chronic Disease Management + GP Management Health Care Card If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau . Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here! Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating! Your host is Isabella Gosling ( @isabellagosling_ ) Support the Show. Support the show
