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01 May 2023... Information for patients and families about pelvic floor muscles and how to exercise them. 

01 Oct 2020... Pelvic inflammatory disease is inflammation or infection of the reproductive system in the pelvis. This fact sheet explains what pelvic inflammatory disease is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated and where you can get help.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about endometriosis. What is endometriosis? What causes endometriosis? What are the signs of endometriosis?

01 Apr 2021... Normal bowel function is important for avoiding unnecessary strain on the pelvic floor muscles, which can result in other bowel and bladder symptoms. It is important to avoid constipation.

01 Jun 2016... The document explains how to keep your pelvic floor muscles strong. The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the tailbone at the back, to the pubic bone in front.

01 Apr 2021... Information for patients and families on pelvic organ prolapse and how to manage it. 

This video describes how to assess pain and make treatment decisions.

01 Aug 2019... The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments which support the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel. It is important that all women exercise their pelvic floor muscles everyday throughout life, to prevent weakness or improve strength.

The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the tailbone at the back, to the pubic bone in front.

Pain is common in many injuries and illnesses in children, as well as after having an operation (post-operative pain). Your child may need pain-reliever medicine (analgesic), such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, to help reduce or control their pain. Paracetamol and ibuprofen do not treat the cause of your child's pain; both medicines just relieve the feelings of the pain.