Since starting my journey, I have compiled a list of useful resources and research articles which may help you stay on top of the evolving world of pelvic health and research.

This is by no means a complete list, and I will be adding new links continuously.  

Research Articles

Below are a few articles that may be helpful to understanding your pelvic pain and to take with you to doctor appointments.

Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain

Similarities Between IC and Male Chronic Pelvic Pain

Male Pelvic Pain

IC and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Canadian Urological Association Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

American Urological Association Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Interstitial Cystitis: An Unsolved Enigma

Clinical Diagnosis of Endometriosis

Diagnostic potential for Endometriosis: Menstrual Effluent

Applying the chronic care model via a multidisciplinary program for the care of women with Endometriosis

Tissue Dysfunction and Central Sensitization: A Review of Treatment Considerations

Physical Therapy for Sexual Pain

Links

PT Madelaine Golec interviews psychologist Dr. Laura Katz about mental health and chronic pain + shares information about her pelvic pain program at McMaster University in Canada

How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a Treatment Option for Pelvic Pain

Today’s Parent: Why French women don’t pee their pants when they laugh

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction may mimic IBS

Top Pelvic Floor Myths

Lisa’s Story:  Why women are routinely silenced by medical professionals