Everyone knows that muscle cramp is painful, but imagine what a muscle cramp on the inside of your hip bones might feel like.
READ MOREYou may know all about cystitis. If so, you probably mean bacterial cystitis, which is the medical word for a bladder infection (urine infection).
READ MOREAn irritable or sensitive bowel is a good example of a pain you can’t see. It looks normal at a laparoscopy or ultrasound but certainly doesn’t feel normal.
READ MOREThis is a pain you may not have heard of before. The pudendal nerve is the nerve that goes to the muscles and skin between our legs where we sit.
READ MOREYou may be surprised that information on headaches and migraine are included on this site, but they are very common in people with pelvic pain.
READ MOREAs parents, we all want the best for our children. Having a child with pain means change for all the family and you may feel ill-equipped to handle these changes.
READ MOREPeriods are normal, but periods that stop you doing stuff are not normal.
READ MOREPeriod pain is the commonest type of pelvic pain, but what’s normal? None of us know what another woman’s pain is like.
READ MOREThis is Jainelle’s story. A generous and talented young woman who has lived with pain since she was young and wants others to know they aren’t alone.
READ MORETeens may not speak up about their pain and how much it affects them for many reasons:
READ MOREFor a condition that seems to affect so many, it’s surprising how little information we have on pelvic pain in Australia.
READ MOREEndometriosis is a common condition affecting around 5 or 10 in 100 women. It is a problem because it can cause pain, scarring and sometimes trouble getting pregnant.
READ MOREA Laparoscopy is an operation used to look inside the abdomen and treat certain types of pelvic pain in women – especially endometriosis.
READ MOREPainful sex is distressing. As well as the physical pain, there is the emotional pain women feel when they are unable to enjoy sex with their partner.
READ MOREThe Vulva is the area of skin between your legs. It includes the labia, which are the flaps of skin that surround the opening of the vagina. There are many different conditions that can make this area painful or irritated.
READ MOREThe Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia is 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.