Pelvic pain can be acute or chronic and may originate from the reproductive organs, bladder, bowel, pelvic floor muscles, or nervous system. Because more than one factor can contribute to pain, a thorough, patient-centred assessment is important to understand the cause and develop an appropriate management plan.
Our specialists take a comprehensive approach to pelvic pain, carefully assessing your symptoms and exploring possible gynaecological and non-gynaecological causes to develop a personalised management plan.
We’ll discuss the nature, timing, and triggers of your pain, associated symptoms, and how it affects your daily life.
A general and pelvic examination may be performed to help assess your symptoms and identify possible contributors to your pain.
Pelvic ultrasound is typically the first-line imaging test and can help assess possible gynaecological causes of pelvic pain.
Depending on your symptoms, additional investigations such as MRI, blood tests, or urine and stool studies may be recommended.
When pain persists or endometriosis is suspected, diagnostic laparoscopy may be recommended to identify and treat endometriosis or adhesions.
Treatment may include medication, pain management, pelvic floor physiotherapy, psychological support, and surgery when appropriate.
Yes. Some significant causes of pelvic pain, including early endometriosis and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, may occur despite normal ultrasound findings.
This varies depending on the underlying cause. We aim to assess your symptoms efficiently while avoiding unnecessary invasive testing.
No. Pelvic pain can also involve the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor muscles, or nervous system, which is why a comprehensive assessment is important.
Tracking the timing, severity, triggers, and relieving factors of your pain, along with your cycle and bladder or bowel habits, can provide valuable information for your assessment.
Advanced imaging and expert care for greater clarity and confidence at every stage.
