Understanding Your Periods and Pelvic Pain
Practical information to help you manage periods, recognise when pain isn’t normal, find the right healthcare support, and take charge of your own health.
Periods are normal, but periods that stop you from doing things you enjoy is not normal.
The good news is, you’ve come to the right place to work out what to do next. There are a few reasons you may experience pelvic pain, but one of the most common reasons is period pain. Bad period pain could mean endometriosis but click on the links below to find out more.
You may also like to read When Periods Hurt by Associate Professor Susan Evans, a Gynaecologist and Pain Medicine Physician, and Chair of Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia. It’s aimed at young people and is easy to follow along.
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Our Easy Stretches to Relax the Pelvis guide and Acupressure for Period Pain Relief guide offer simple, practical techniques that are helpful for managing period-related discomfort. These resources focus on gentle movement, body awareness and non-invasive strategies that can be used at home or school to support relaxation and comfort during your period.
Click on the pages to download the guides.
Endo Untangled: Thrive Family Practice Yoga Series for People with Pelvic Pain
Australia’s definitive guide on handling painful periods, pelvic pain and endometriosis