Menstrual Difficulties and Pelvic Pain
Many women experience abnormal menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain, and a gynecologist can help you determine the cause. These conditions can be very disruptive to women’s quality of life, and treatment options are available.
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Your Period.ca
An excellent website from the SOGC reviewing normal menstruation and information regarding abnormal pain and bleeding
yourperiod.ca
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Information specifically about heavy menstrual bleeding from the SOGC, including common causes and treatment options:
www.yourperiod.ca/abnormal-pain-and-menstrual-bleeding/heavy-menstrual-bleeding/
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Health Quality Ontario - Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Information about heavy menstrual bleeding from HQO and what to expect regarding initial assessments, investigations and treatment options
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Gynecology Quality Improvement Collaboration
Excellent handouts regarding management of heavy menstrual bleeding by a team in Toronto.
https://gynqi.com/for-patients/
Heavy menstrual bleeding medical management/
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WHEMS - Women's Health Education Made Simple
An excellent program created in Toronto with videos about a variety of women's health issues, including menstrual concerns.
See website below, or follow on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
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Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) afflicts many women and can be caused by a variety of conditions, including endometriosis. The following links give information about the causes, treatment options and how to live and thrive with CPP.
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International Pelvic Pain Society
Here is a list of excellent handouts about CPP, how to prepare to your visit with a healthcare provider and various causes of CPP:
www.pelvicpain.org/public/resources/educational-resources/informational-handouts
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Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAPMI)
This multidisciplinary clinic has great information on managing chronic pain, including their "Pain U" course to help you start managing your pain.
tapmipain.ca/patient/managing-my-pain/
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common cause of pelvic pain, and the information below will help you learn more about this condition.
yourperiod.ca/endometriosis
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Gynecology Quality Improvement Collaboration
Excellent handouts regarding endometriosis and management options by a team in Toronto.
https://gynqi.com/for-patients/
Endometriosis general information
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The Endometriosis Network - Canada
A volunteer-run organization to promote a patient-centered approach to managing endometriosis
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Endometriosis.org
A global platform to help engage women with endometriosis, physicians and scientists