GPs will be able to refer patients to endometriosis clinics run alongside general practices specialising in women’s health under a $58 million Federal Government plan unveiled ahead of this year’s budget.

More than $16 million of the funding will go towards establishing endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics in each state and territory, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday.

A spokesperson for the Federal Department of Health said the new endometriosis and pelvic pain centres would build on existing GP clinics specialising in women’s health and pain management. 

“Additional staff who may be employed through the funding provided may include nurses, allied health (dietitians, pelvic physiotherapists and psychologists) and educators,” the spokesperson said.