Amelia K. Mardon

BACKGROUND: In 2018 the Australian Government launched the world's first National Action Plan for Endometriosis (NAPE). Of its three priorities 'Priority 1' was 'Education and Awareness'. In response, the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia…

Background/Objectives: The treatment details for acupuncture on endometriosis pain and related symptoms as used in research vary considerably. Although previous research has succeeded in defining a range of acupuncture details based on expe…

INTRODUCTION: Persistent pelvic pain is a prevalent condition that negatively impacts one's physical, psychological, social, and sexual wellbeing. Pain science education (PSE) involves learning about the biology of pain and is commonly inte…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects around 1 in 7 women of reproductive age. Current medical treatments tend to be sub-optimal to manage the range of symptoms, with low levels of patient satisfaction…

Abstract Endometriosis affects 5–14% of women and those presumed female at birth (PFAB), yet public understanding remains limited. In an online survey of 427 Australians, diagnosed individuals had better knowledge about endometriosis than t…

OBJECTIVES: Beliefs and knowledge about pain can influence how an individual approaches pain management. At present, there have been no investigations into the beliefs and knowledge that females hold about their pelvic pain; therefore, pain…

INTRODUCTION: Dysmenorrhea is the most common cause of gynecological pain among women that has considerable impact on quality of life and psychosocial wellbeing. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and hormonal therapies are most…

ABSTRACT: Pain science education (PSE) provides people with an understanding of "how pain works" grounded in the biopsychosocial model of pain; it has been demonstrated to improve outcomes in musculoskeletal pain conditions. Preliminary evi…

Persistent pelvic pain is a significant healthcare concern among adolescents; however adolescents often have poor health literacy regarding their pain. Current school curricula fail to specifically address pelvic pain and management strateg…

Patient education has a critical role in the management of pain. There is considerable heterogeneity in patient education for females with persistent pelvic pain (PPP), and it remains unclear what is considered best clinical practice. There…

Persistent pelvic pain (PPP) is an umbrella term for many common and often debilitating conditions that are associated with pain in the pelvis for at least six months, which requires prompt medical care (Bruckenthal, 2011; Merskey & Bogduk,…

Painful sex (dyspareunia) is a highly prevalent condition with considerable burden on individuals and their relationships. Social media is a digital technology that allows the sharing of ideas, information, and experiences through virtual n…

Self-management is critical for the care of endometriosis. Females with endometriosis frequently use self-management strategies to manage associated symptoms; however, the efficacy of such strategies is unknown. The aim of this review was t…

People with pelvic pain often seek information from books to learn more about the condition. There is currently a gap in the literature regarding the type and quality of information in publicly accessible books about endometriosis and pelvi…

Persistent pelvic pain is a major healthcare concern, affecting 14-25% of females of reproductive age. It is estimated that persistent pelvic pain costs AU$9.5 billion per year in expenses due to primary health care costs and loss of produc…

BACKGROUND: Physiotherapy, with a specific focus on pelvic health, is one service used in the multidisciplinary management of adolescent persistent pelvic pain (PPP). However, there has been little investigations into the accessibility of p…

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Many women with endometriosis use self-management strategies, either self-initiated or suggested by a health professional, in conjunction with biomedical interventions to improve their symptoms and patient outcomes. For this review, self-ma…

BACKGROUND: Females with persistent pelvic pain (PPP) report great variability in the treatments recommended to them despite the availability of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) that aim to standardise care. A clear consensus for the bes…

The role of education in pelvic pain management, as considered by professional associations and peak bodies, is not clear. The current project aims to fill this gap by undertaking a systematic review of clinical guidelines internationally, …