Pelvic pain

General gynaecology

Gynaecology Clinics at the Women’s provide diagnosis, treatment, advice and information for gynaecology problems. This includes period (menstrual) pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis and pelvic pain. Learn more about General gynaecology.

Early Intervention Pelvic Pain Clinic (Connect Program)

The Connect Program uses a holistic approach to help participants understand and manage pelvic pain. It involves individual appointments with experts, including a pelvic health physiotherapist, pain psychologist and dietitian.

The program is best suited to people interested in pain education and non-surgical options. We also support patients preparing for diagnostic surgery at the Women’s.

Who can take part?

EIPP/Connect is a non-surgical program. It is available to patients referred to the Women’s Gynaecology Clinics for pelvic pain, period pain or suspected endometriosis.

Participation in the program is optional. All patients remain on the Gynaecology waiting list unless they choose to be removed.

Chronic Pelvic Pain Clinic

The Chronic Pelvic Pain Clinic specialises in supporting patients with a history of gynaecological conditions, including those who have had surgery. We support a broad range of pelvic pain issues, such as pelvic floor dysfunction, post-surgical pain, and pelvic nerve-related pain.

Our team

• Nurse coordinator
• Pain medicine specialist
• Pelvic health physiotherapist
• Dietitian
• Pain psychologist

Information for patients

Your care plan

The Connect Program and Chronic Pelvic Pain Clinic both focus on assessment, education and symptom management. Our multidisciplinary team will provide personalised advice and support, tailored to your needs.

Your care plan may include:

• Participating in a comprehensive pelvic pain education program
• Accessing online educational resources
• Attending one-on-one appointments with our multidisciplinary team
• Receiving referrals to additional services to support your pain management needs
• Liaison with your GP or other health care providers.

Referrals	If you are not currently a patient of the Women’s, you will need a referral from your GP. Referrals are valid for 12 months from your first appointment at the Women’s. All referrals for pelvic pain are reviewed. You will be allocated to the most appropriate service based on your condition, diagnosis, and medical history.
What to bring	The results of any tests you have already had Your Medicare card, Health Care Card and/or Pension Card Health Insurance Card (if you have one) Details of any current medicines you are taking, including ones you have bought without a prescription Previous correspondence from other doctors, if you have any