Workplaces have role to play in educating Australian men about endometriosis Posted TueTuesday 2 Ash Webb has had four laparoscopies since being diagnosed with endometriosis in 2009. ( Print text only Cancel Australian workplaces are being encouraged to educate staff about endometriosis in a bid to raise awareness about the painful disorder affecting one in 10 women. Key points: Ash Webb says the condition is still a "taboo topic" Endometriosis Queensland says a 2018 report found the disease cost the Australian economy $7.7 billion annually Endometriosis Queensland president Jessica Taylor said while people were slowly becoming "endo aware", more needed to be done to explain the condition to men.