Were your endometriosis symptoms dismissed? You may be able to join the mass tort and claim compensation.
If a doctor told you your pain was normal, missed your diagnosis, or failed to refer you — Australian law may entitle you to a claim. Find out where you stand.
Free consultation · No win, no fee · 3-year time limit applies
The average Australian woman waits nearly eight years for an endometriosis diagnosis. At almost every stage of that journey — the GP who dismissed your pain, the scan that showed "nothing", the surgery that made things worse — the law had something to say about what clinicians were required to do.
This page helps you understand whether what happened to you might be medical negligence. The eligibility checker below takes two minutes and gives you an honest, instant assessment.
Does this sound familiar?
You kept going back. You kept being dismissed.
- Your GP told you it was just bad periods or normal pain
- You were misdiagnosed with IBS, anxiety, or pelvic inflammatory disease
- You were never referred for a laparoscopy despite years of symptoms
- Your scan results were misread or no imaging was ordered at all
- Nobody warned you about the risk to your fertility
- You suffered complications during or after endometriosis surgery
- You went into surgical menopause without being properly counselled
The RANZCOG Living Evidence Guideline — which applies nationally across Australia — sets out what clinicians were required to do at each stage of your care. Departure from that guideline is the clinical foundation of a negligence claim.
The legal question is not whether endometriosis is hard to diagnose. It is. The question is whether your clinicians did what a competent practitioner in their position was required to do — ordering a transvaginal ultrasound at first presentation, escalating after three months of failed treatment, and referring to a specialist when deep infiltrating disease was suspected.
Medical records do not lie. They record what was and was not done. That is what a legal examination looks at.
What could my claim be worth?
Compensation is based on the harm caused by the delay
Every case is different. The table below gives a general guide to ranges seen in Australian endometriosis negligence claims.
| Type of harm | Examples | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed diagnosis — moderate impact | Years of unnecessary pain, worsened symptoms, psychological distress | $80,000 – $180,000 |
| Fertility damage | IVF required, reduced chance of conceiving, egg freezing costs | $150,000 – $400,000 |
| Severe delay — major consequences | Hysterectomy, permanent organ damage, career loss, long-term psychological harm | $300,000 – $600,000+ |
| Lost income | Time off work, reduced capacity, career change or exit | Calculated on your actual loss |
Indicative only — based on publicly available Australian court outcomes and settlements. Your entitlement depends on the specific facts of your case.
You generally have three years from when you discovered the negligence to bring a claim. The clock starts from discoverability — not necessarily when the negligence occurred. Don't assume your time has passed without getting advice.
Free eligibility checker
Find out in 2 minutes if you have a claim
Answer 6 quick questions and get an honest, instant assessment — with an indicative compensation range if your claim looks strong.
What the checker looks at
The checker assesses the key elements of a medical negligence claim under Australian law — diagnostic delay, clinical breach, the harm caused, and the time limit position.
Three things the law requires
- A clinician who owed you a duty of care failed to meet the required standard
- That failure caused harm you would not otherwise have suffered
- The claim is brought within the applicable time limit
What happens after?
If your result indicates a strong or possible claim, the next step is a free, confidential conversation with Dr Rosemary Listing. No win, no fee. No obligation. No jargon.
Eligibility checker
6 questions · 2 minutes · instant result
Question 1 of 6
Have you been diagnosed with endometriosis?
Or do you strongly suspect you have it, even without a formal diagnosis?
Question 2 of 6
How long from your first symptoms to a diagnosis or proper investigation?
Think back to when you first went to a doctor with pelvic pain, period problems, or related symptoms.
Question 3 of 6
Were your symptoms dismissed or attributed to something else?
Choose the option that best describes what happened.
Question 4 of 6
What is the main harm the delay has caused you?
Choose the most significant impact on your life.
Question 5 of 6
When did the negligent care (or your awareness of it) occur?
Australian law generally gives you 3 years from when you became aware the care was substandard — not necessarily when it happened.
Question 6 of 6
Where did you receive your care?
Based on your answers, you are likely to have a valid claim.
Your situation shows the key markers of a medical negligence claim — a significant diagnostic delay, clear harm, and care that appears to have fallen below the required standard.
Indicative compensation range
Book your free clarity call with Dr Listing → Call 02 4926 4788
Preliminary assessment only — not legal advice. Compensation figures are indicative based on Australian court outcomes.
You may have a claim — it is worth a conversation.
Your situation has some indicators of potential negligence, but there are factors that need closer examination. Many cases that seem uncertain at first turn out to be viable once the medical records are reviewed.
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Preliminary assessment only — not legal advice.
A claim may be difficult based on what you have told us.
There are some significant hurdles — but this checker is not a substitute for legal advice. Circumstances that seem difficult online can look very different once Dr Listing has reviewed your records.
Speak to Dr Listing anyway — it is free → Call 02 4926 4788
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Dr Rosemary Listing
Medical negligence lawyer · PhD · Peter Evans & Associates
Dr Rosemary Listing is a lawyer with a PhD in law, specialising in medical negligence at Peter Evans & Associates. Her practice focuses on cases where clinical care failed to meet the standard the law requires.
The people who seek her advice are not looking to blame anyone. They want to understand what happened, whether it was avoidable, and whether they have a right to answers — and compensation. Dr Listing gives them an honest assessment.