Unlock relief: PPE clinic says yes to you

This Women’s Health Week (Monday, September 1 to Friday, September 5), the Kardinia Health Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis (PPE) Clinic is encouraging women to follow this year’s theme and “Say yes to you”.

The clinic is a multidisciplinary, primary care team dedicated to supporting women/people assigned female at birth who experience pelvic pain and/or persistent endometriosis.

“With an estimated one in four women/people assigned female at birth experiencing persistent pelvic pain, and one in seven diagnosed with endometriosis by the age of 49, finding the right support is pivotal in reducing delays to diagnosis and management of symptoms,” Kardinia Health’s Dr Caitlyn Pring said.

“So often, women with pelvic pain have been told their symptoms are ‘normal’, or put their own health and wellbeing second to those around them.

“Our aim at Kardinia Health PPE clinic is to provide a safe space for people to feel listened to, and have access to a team of experienced practitioners who address symptoms holistically and work with our clients to create individual plans that prioritise their wellbeing.”

The service provides regular nurse contact and support, alongside access to specialist GPs and allied health including pelvic health physiotherapists, dietitian, psychologist and pain educators.

It is accessible to any female/person assigned female at birth who has been experiencing pelvic pain for more than six months. A diagnosis of endometriosis is not required.

Telehealth options are available for some appointments, and you do not need a referral to access.

For more information, head to pelvicpainclinic.kardiniahealth.com.au