Further Resources

It can be hard to know where to turn to for reliable information. Here are some of our preferred resources (please note these are external sites/organisations)

We have also developed several video resources which can be viewed on our video recordings page

PELVIC PAIN

WEBSITES

Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia

https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/

a wonderful website with lots of information on pelvic pain and endometriosis, and a great resources page with links to management tips

Pelvic Pain Booklet 2017 by Gynaecologist Dr Susan Evans

https://www.drsusanevans.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pelvic-Pain-Booklet-2017.pdf

a great simple introduction to the varying symptoms we commonly see with persistent pelvic pain

BOOKS

Healing pelvic pain: Transforming the trauma of period pain, endometriosis and chronic pelvic distress

by Gynaecologist Dr Peta Wright

this book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the role of stress and trauma in pain, and non-surgical options to manage pain

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Endometriosis

WEBSITES

Endozone

https://www.endozone.com.au/

this is a great evidence based website with links to information about diagnosis, treatments, and common symptoms such as fatigue, as well as tips for managing with school/work.

EndoActive

https://endoactive.org.au/free-videos/

this website has a collection of free video presentations from respected Australian gynaecologists and other specialists, targeted at health professionals and those living with endometriosis

Endometriosis Australia

https://endometriosisaustralia.org/

VIDEOS

Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre ‘Know Endo’ series

https://www.epworth.org.au/our-services/endometriosis-centre/our-resources/past-webinar-presentations

a collection of recorded webinars presented by a range of experts including Steps to an Endometriosis Diagnosis; Planning to conceive with endometriosis & Endometriosis and intimacy

PODCASTS

Endo Untangled

https://thriveendoclinic.com.au/podcast

PAIN SCIENCE

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Curable App

https://www.curablehealth.com

Curable is an online program and app designed to help people with persistent pain reduce their symptoms and calm their nervous system. It utilises audio lessons and a wide range of evidence based techniques for reducing symptoms such as somatic tracking, cognitive behavioural therapy and meditations

Ella health

https://www.ellahealth.co

A 6 week online/app pain education program specifically designed for pelvic pain

This Way Up Chronic Pain Program

https://thiswayup.org.au/programs/chronic-pain-program/

This Way Up has a variety of online courses covering a range of mental health conditions and also chronic pain. There are several free courses on wellbeing, if you would like to access other courses which have a fee, you can ask your GP to refer you for free access.