Trusted pelvic health resources
Pelvic health often comes with questions — sometimes before you’re ready to book, sometimes alongside care, and sometimes just because you want to understand things a little better.
This page brings together trusted resources we regularly recommend. They’re here to support understanding, reassurance, and informed decision-making — without information overload or unnecessary complexity.
If you’re unsure what applies to you, we’re always happy to help you make sense of it.
Pelvic health basics
Pelvic health concerns can be unfamiliar and, at times, confusing. Understanding how the pelvic floor works — and how bladder and bowel health fit into the picture — can be a helpful starting point.
The resources below offer clear, evidence-based information to support understanding and informed decision-making.
Continence Foundation of Australia
Plain-language information on bladder and bowel health, pelvic floor function, and continence support.
Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
National education and advocacy body focused on persistent pelvic pain.
Australian & New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society – Patient Resources
A collection of patient-focused educational resources covering vulvovaginal pain, menopause-related vaginal health, genital skin conditions and sexual health.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis can affect people in different ways and at different stages of life. It is often associated with pain, fatigue, and symptoms that can be difficult to manage.
The resources below provide reliable, evidence-based information and support for understanding endometriosis and navigating care options.
Endometriosis Australia
National organisation providing education, awareness and support.
Endozone
Patient-focused education and lived-experience support for endometriosis.
Pregnancy & post-birth
Pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood place significant demands on the body. Pelvic health concerns during this time are common and can change as recovery progresses.
These resources provide reliable information to support understanding and recovery during pregnancy and after birth.
Pregnancy Birth & Baby (Australian Government)
Reliable information on pregnancy, birth, recovery, and early parenting.
Continence Foundation of Australia — Pregnancy & Postnatal Health
Support and information around bladder and bowel changes during and after pregnancy.
Raising Children Network
Evidence-based information for parents, including post-birth recovery and early childhood development.
Perimenopause & menopause
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect pelvic health in ways that aren’t always expected or well explained.
The resources below offer trusted information to help make sense of these changes and explore support options.
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Trusted Australian information on perimenopause, menopause, and women’s health across life stages.
Australasian Menopause Society
Evidence-based resources on menopause symptoms, management options, and support.
Men’s pelvic health
Pelvic health concerns affect men at many stages of life, including following surgery, injury, or medical treatment.
These resources provide clear, evidence-based information focused on men’s pelvic and prostate health.
Healthy Male
Information on male reproductive health, prostate health, and related conditions.
Continence Foundation of Australia – Men’s Health
Resources on bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor health for men.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA)
Trusted national authority on prostate health, treatment and recovery.
Children & families
Bladder and bowel concerns in children can affect comfort, confidence, and family routines. Understanding what’s happening can help guide supportive next steps.
The resources below offer practical, reliable information for parents and carers.
Continence Foundation of Australia – Children
Information on childhood bladder and bowel health, including bedwetting and daytime wetting.
Raising Children Network
Practical, evidence-based guidance for families.
Transgender & gender-diverse health
Pelvic health care should be inclusive, respectful, and tailored to the individual. Access to accurate, affirming information is an important part of that care.
These resources provide trusted information and support for transgender and gender-diverse people.
TransHub (NSW Health)
Trusted information on trans and gender-diverse health care, inclusive services, and support.
QLife
Peer support, information, and referral for LGBTIQA+ people.
Pain, recovery & movement
Persistent pain and recovery can be complex and influenced by many factors. Understanding pain and movement can support confidence and long-term management.
These resources offer evidence-based information about pain, rehabilitation, and recovery.
Pain Australia
Evidence-based information on pain, pain management, and support options.
Choose Physio (Australian Physiotherapy Association)
Information about physiotherapy, movement, recovery, and staying active.
When to reach out
Information can be helpful — but it’s not a replacement for individual care.
If something you’ve read here feels relevant, confusing, or raises more questions, you’re welcome to get in touch. We can help you work out what applies to you and what the next step might be.