Holistic Care

At Kardinia Health Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Clinic, we emphasise a multidisciplinary, biopsychosocial approach as the most effective way to address an individual’s pain experience. This means using a range of healthcare professionals who not only assess the biological (physical) factors, including conditions like endometriosis, but also consider the psychological and social factors that influence a person’s symptoms.
1.
PSYCHOLOGICAL

Consider influences such as attitudes and beliefs, mental health conditions, coping strategies and past trauma*

2.
BIOLOGICAL

Assess physical contributors such as disease (eg endometriosis, adenomyosis), hormones and menstrual cycle, tissue injury, nervous system hypersensitivity, pelvic floor muscle tension and bladder/bowel issues (eg constipation).

3.
SOCIAL

Explore factors such as cultural identity, family life, sexuality, peer support, work and/or school and how these relate to your symptoms

*As you can see in the diagram above, previous trauma can play a role in pain and it can be helpful if your care team are aware of this in order to provide you the best and most sensitive care. It is entirely up to you how much you wish to share and if you prefer not to disclose sensitive information that is also okay.