Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
Our services are available to any female or person assigned female at birth experiencing persistent pelvic pain lasting more than 6 months. You do not need to have a diagnosis of endometriosis to access the service.
While there are not set age limits, our services are aimed at those who have commenced menstruations (ie started having periods).
Do I need a referral to access the clinic?
No you can self-refer. All you need to do is complete the following online questionnaire and our team will be in contact….
What does Nova Health Co Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic offer?
- Referral for investigations
- Medication prescribing
- Pain education
- Pelvic health physiotherapy
- Nutrition advice and modification
- Psychology services
- Lifestyle counselling
- Group education sessions
- Connection to peer support groups
- Refer and work alongside allied health clinicians and tertiary specialist as required to ensure comprehensive coverage of all aspects of health and wellbeing.
What will my journey with the clinic look like?
1. After completing your intake questionnaire, our team will be in touch to book your first appointment with our specialist nurse.
2. At your nurse appointment, we will go over your questionnaire and gather necessary information in preparation for your GP appointment.
3. Your GP appointment will explore your symptoms and history in more detail to make a plan to address your symptoms.
4. Enacting your personalised plan may involve a combination of group and one on one sessions, with varying practitioners including dietitian, pelvic health physiotherapist, psychologist, pain educator and GP, alongside external referrals as required.
5. Ongoing nurse check ins – our pelvic pain nurse will check in with you via phone periodically to monitor progress and help address any obstacles to achieving your goals.
6. Discharge – once you are linked with the right team and feel confident in your management plan we will discharge you from specialist nurse and GP support back to your regular GP (you are still welcome to see allied health providers as long as you need).
What is the cost?
- Initial fee of $100 for nurse and group sessions.
- GP appointments will be billed according to the fees listed.
- Costs for allied health vary depending on the provider.
Do you prescribe opioids?
Scientific evidence does not support the use of opioid medications for chronic pain. As such we do not prescribe opioids or drugs of dependence. If you are already on these medications, you will need to see your usual provider for your scripts.
Do you provide telehealth?
- We offer a range of appointment formats including in-person consultations, telephone appointments and video calls to accommodate diverse needs and preferences
- Please note some appointments require a face-to-face attendance.
What if I need an urgent appointment?
We are a clinic focused on long term management of persistent pain. The clinic runs 2 days of the week so if you require immediate attention, please contact your regular GP or attend emergency if required.
Are you a surgical service?
We are a primary care service (GPs and allied health). We are not a tertiary surgical service, but can refer onto surgical specialists where necessary.
Surgery is not always necessary, or first line treatment for pelvic pain. Many contributors to pelvic pain can be uncovered with thorough clinical assessment, and many treatments can be instituted, and relieve symptoms, without a formal laparoscopic diagnosis of endometriosis. The team will discuss recommendations based on your specific symptoms and history.
Take the first step towards
better pelvic health.
Living with endometriosis, persistent pelvic pain, or menopause symptoms can feel isolating – but you don’t have to manage it alone. Complete our secure online intake form today and our team will be in contact to guide you through the next steps.
