Why Botox Could Be A Secret Weapon Against Endometriosis, A Condition Affecting 10% Of Women

For Amy Lane, a mother of two living in Canberra, life with endometriosis has meant decades of constant pain. Despite having a hysterectomy, undergoing countless surgeries, and attempting to manage pain with medication, her condition continues to take a significant toll on her life.

So when she discovered pelvic Botox injections in 2024, a whole new world opened up. Suddenly, she could go on a leisurely walk without fearing that it would leave her bedridden the next day. 

Lane wasn’t the only woman who was given a new lease on life thanks to this procedure. “The relief I had from that was nothing like anything else I’d ever had before in my 20 years of having these problems,” Jess McGowan told ABC News. 

As of 2025, however, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) health system decided to pull funding for pelvic Botox in Canberra, citing concerns about the long-term effects. Now, the women who relied on this treatment have been left to either suffer or pay hundreds out of pocket for the same procedure.