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The diagnosis of a pelvic pain condition isn’t always easy, with many experiencing years of misdiagnosis or even no diagnosis. So, how does having a team of healthcare professionals affirming your experiences impact the journey?
Associate Professor Pav Nanayakkara joins us for an information-packed episode to help individuals at all stages of their pelvic pain experience understand just how important it is to seek supportive, personalised care. From diagnosis and treatment to surgery and seeking a second opinion, Dr Pav will leave you feeling informed, empowered and ready to advocate for yourself and your pelvic pain.
Tune into this episode and the rest of the season to find out more and feel more empowered about your own health and wellbeing.
Hosts and Guests
- Connect - https://www.moira.org.au/connect/
- Associate Professor Pav Nanayakkara - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/clinician/associate-professor-pav-nanayakkara/
Key resources
- Endo Help - https://endohelp.com.au/
- Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics (government-funded) - https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/endometriosis-and-pelvic-pain-clinics?language=en
- Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
- QENDO - https://www.qendo.org.au/
Gender-affirming services and resources
Although the podcast refers to ‘women’, Connect acknowledges that those experiencing pelvic pain and associated conditions are part of a diverse community with various identities. For resources designed for those who are gender-diverse and experiencing pelvic pain please refer to:
- Endometriosis Coalition - https://www.acendo.com.au/gender-diverse-people-endometriosis
- Endometriosis WA - https://www.endometriosiswa.org.au/im-seeking-support/endometriosis-and-gender-diversity/
- Thorne Harbour Health - https://thorneharbour.org/services/
