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Pelvic Pain Clinic Patient Resources

The resources listed herein are provided solely for general informational purposes and should not be construed as medical advice or an endorsement of their suitability or reliability by any entity or individual.

Apps

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Heavy Periods

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Websites

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not for profit organisation dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage. The website includes evidence based, easily accessible information as well as helpful external resources, many of which are available in different languages.

Endometriosis WA (EndoWA)

Coordinates and delivers programs, events and activities to provide quality services and support to people managing endometriosis and their families and carers. Endo WA provides accurate and up to date information on endometriosis in accessible and understandable formats.

Pelvic Pain Foundation Australia

A not-for-profit organisation formed to build a healthier and more productive community by improving the quality of life of people with pelvic pain. Website includes a number of resources including information about the PPEP Talk program (Periods, Pain, Endometriosis Program) which delivers fun, medically accurate and age appropriate information sessions to schools and other groups.

Endometriosis Australia

Endometriosis Australia aims to raise
awareness across various communities
(medical, business and the general public)
as well as provide educational programs and
raise funds. Visit their website for info on:

• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Fertility
• Pelvic Yoga
• Adolescents and endometriosis
• Complementary medicine
• Pelvic floor and perineum health

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Exercise

Yoga and Mindfulness Session

Instruction video for at home

If you would like to be able to do our yoga and mindfulness sessions at home, please visit our website via this QR code where you will find an instructional video. This yoga and mindfulness practice has been designed specifically for people with pelvic pain but could be useful for anyone wanting to reduce pain or improve relaxation in their lives. For information about Emma’s classes, please visit her website or you can call her on 0404 008 442.

Exercising with Endometriosis

Exercise can reduce pain sensitisation, improve mental health and relax tight muscles.

This page explains how exercise can help with pain associated with endometriosis and includes information on the type of exercises that may help. 

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Relaxation

Relaxation Methods / Sleeping

Understanding the link between endometriosis and sleep quality is important because sleepiness and fatigue can result in difficulty managing your daytime activities.

This page has a step-by-step guide to relaxation, including a voice track to listen to.

Persistent Pelvic Pain and Sleep

The fact sheet from Jean Hailes outlines practical strategies to improve sleep, including relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation and mindfulness, alongside good sleep habits like maintaining a consistent wake time, creating a restful bedroom environment, limiting screen use before bed, and reducing caffeine and alcohol. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), digital programs and apps may also help.
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Mental Health Support

This Way Up

Practical strategies for managing chronic pain, and associated low mood and anxiety. An 8-lesson program based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT), which is designed to help you lessen the impact of pain on your wellbeing and quality of life.

Note: This site has a some free courses, and some that have a fee.

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Products

TENS Machine

A form of pain relief that delivers a small electrical current to the body through electrodes attached to the skin.

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Apps

Qendo

The free endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, pelvic pain and infertility app

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Youth

Headspace

An organisation who support young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support. With a focus on early intervention, they work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future.

Youth Support

PPEP Talk program (Periods, Pain, Endometriosis Program) delivers fun, medically accurate and age appropriate information sessions to schools and other groups.

Trans and Gender Diverse Teens

A FREE online Periods, Pain and Endometriosis (PPEP Talk) session focussing on Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) teens and their families.
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Heavy Periods

Jean Hailes - Heavy Periods

About one in four women have heavy periods (heavy menstrual bleeding). A heavy period is when you lose lots of blood each period. The amount of bleeding can change at different life stages. For example, in teenage years or before menopause (your last period). Heavy periods are common in women aged 30 to 50.

Jean Hailes - Heavy Periods - Easy read

An easy read downloadable fact sheet.
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Podcasts

The Jean Hailes Podcast

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage.

This Medical Life

Pelvic Pain And Endometriosis | More Than The Black Spots

Although intended as a resource for medical practitioners, some patients will also appreciate this podcast as it presents a lot of information in a really helpful way

Sleep Hygiene: Fad or fiction?

A Jean Hailes podcast by Denise Scott asking about Sleep Hygiene - what does it actually mean?

Endo Untangled

The Endo Untangled Podcast is a Thrive Endo Clinic initiative, produced by GP Dr Alecia Macrow and Exercise Physiologist Cherie Noble.

Episodes are published fortnightly.

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Booklet

Pelvic Pain Education Booklet

This is an excellent booklet written by Gynaecologist Susan Evans. It includes an introduction to a wide range of pelvic pains.

www.pelvicpain.org.au ->
Tools and Resources for HP ->
PPFA Resources to Support You ->
Introduction to Pelvic Pain Booklet.

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Videos

EndoActive

Endometriosis: Shared Perspectives. This free series videos feature experienced specialists and a wide range of patient interviews.

Topics include:
• Endometriosis and pelvic pain
• Physiotherapy and pelvic pain
• Early diagnosis of menstrual disturbance
• Endometriosis and the bowel
• The immune system, inflammation and endometriosis
• Ultrasound and MRI for endometriosis

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Questions?

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