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Eligible participants included women aged 18 or older, living in Australia, with a diagnosis or suspicion of endometriosis. The survey comprised nine sections, starting with demographics, followed by information needs, and concluding with a section on preferred information formats.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 265 participants from seven states were included in the analysis. Most participants were diagnosed with endometriosis in the last five years. Participants expressed a need for more information across all provided topics, with the highest information needs being on comorbidities of endometriosis (strongly agree 76.98% n=204\/265), endometriosis clinics (strongly agree 75.85% n=179\/236), and how to deal with dismissal by healthcare professionals (strongly agree 75.54% n=176\/233). Through the open-ended answers, participants expressed their information needs on the disease pathogenesis and disease management, including alternative treatment options. Further, information on the healthcare system, including the difference between public and private healthcare, as well costs was highly requested. Lastly, more support for self-advocacy as well as information for the wider population was needed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Understanding the information needs of women with endometriosis is essential for providing adequate patient support and to empower women to make informed decisions. 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