Podcasts
Endo Untangled
Thrive's own podcast - updated fortnightly.
Dr Alecia Macrow and Cherie Noble interview endo and pelvic pain experts, gently pulling at the threads of what can often feel like an overwhelming tangle.
see https://thriveendoclinic.com.au/podcast
This Medical Life with Dr Travis Brown and Steve Davis, with guests Dr Alecia Macrow and A/Prof Susan Evans: Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: More Than The Black Spots
Talking Gut with Dr Jim Kantidakis
A fascinating deep dive into the amazing field of psycho-neuro-gastroenterology.
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-gut-with-dr-jim-kantidakis/id1227356852
Everything from A to V podcast: Endometriosis with Dr Sne Wadhwani and Dr Susan Evans
Full circle women's health by Dr Preetam Ganu and Dr Dominique Baume, Ep 4: Endometriosis
https://open.spotify.com/episode/27GXmtQQg9CHPp6s3jHzNf
Full circle women's health by Dr Preetam Ganu and Dr Dominique Baume, Ep 5 Persistent Pelvic Pain
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5n7Ylf3q3AWSY5NSS0RpIM
The Pelvic Health Podcast, The language of pelvic pain with Dr Susan Evans
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N37xvY1ZrxsP5zl5cF8TK
Books and fact sheets
A/Prof Susan Evans, Introduction to Pelvic Pain. An excellent free, downloadable introductory guide for those with pelvic pain. Free download
https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Introduction-to-Pelvic-Pain-2019.pdf
When Periods Hurt - a guide to periods, pain and endometriosis for teens by A/Prof Susan Evans
https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/product/whenperiodshurt/
Fact sheet: preparing for and recovering from laparoscopy
https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/tips-and-tricks-to-recovering-well-from-a-laparoscopy/
A/Prof Susan Evans, Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain. A must for anyone with endo/pelvic pain and those who love them. https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/product/endometriosis-and-pelvic-pain/
Dr Adriaan Louw, Why pelvic pain hurts delves into the neuroscience of pelvic pain. https://www.amazon.com.au/Pelvic-Adriaan-Sandra-Carolyn-Vandyken/dp/0985718684#:~:text=Why%20Pelvic%20Pain%20Hurts%3A%20Neuroscience,Sandra%20Hilton%20and%20Carolyn%20Vandyken.
Dr Maddalena Giacomozzi, "It's A Journey" is a graphic medicine work, which is a visual narrative blending storytelling and medical insight. It centers on Colt, a nonbinary transmasculine individual living with endometriosis, weaving together a personalized story, anonymised research quotes, and educational content to promote gender-inclusive care awareness.
https://www.treatitqueer.org/products/its-a-journey
Products
Menstrual management
Yoga bolster
Organic Cotton Yoga Bolster - Stretch Now
Olive & Bee intimate cream
Excellent natural product by South Australian physio Claire Osterstock
https://www.oliveandbee.com.au/
Ohnut
Wearable product (for him) to reduce pain during intercourse
K-fibre
Great for reducing bloating, normalising stool transit, helps with both constipation and diarrhoea
Foot stool for better toileting posture
Good old IKEA just as good as the pricier options according to our physio friends! You want the FÖRSIKTIG
Tap TENS
Pain reducing strategy helpful for some people
https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/product/tap-2-wearable-tens-device/
2XU Compression tights
Great support tights and helpful if you also have POTS.
Womens Compression - Tights & Leggings | 2XU
Electrolyte drink
It's not a product per se but if your doctor or dietitian has recommended you salt and electrolytes for low BP or high pulse, you can make your own via this recipe
Menstrual management
Apps and social media
Menstrual management
Jean Hailes fact sheet - Heavy Periods
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/heavy-periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding management options - Australian Commission for Quality and Safety In Healthcare
Mirena IUD fact sheet - Family Planning NSW
https://www.fpnsw.org.au/sites/default/files/assets/HORMONE%20RELEASING%20IUD.pdf
Hormonal contraception: debunking common myths: Royal Melbourne Hospital
https://blogs.rch.org.au/news/2019/11/20/hormonal-contraception-debunking-common-myths/
Choices in contraception: ShineSA
https://shinesa.org.au/health-information/contraception/choices-in-contraception/
Relaxation tracks
Apps and social media
Apps and social media
Our awesome Endo Exercise Physiologist Cherie Noble presenting progressive muscle relaxation on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1AF1Jhx0vY
Trish Neumann's relaxation track for the pelvis. Trish is a pioneering pelvic physio from Adelaide. You can download or order her tracks from here
https://patricianeumann.com.au/buy
Pelvic floor muscle relaxation by Sonia Scharfbillig. Sonia is an Adelaide based pelvic physiotherapist. Her tracks are available at EndoZone
https://www.endozone.com.au/treatment/pelvic-floor-muscle-relaxation
Apps and social media
Apps and social media
Apps and social media
@theguthealthdietitian (instagram)
Joanna Baker, IBS dietitian with lots of sensible lifestyle advice for dealing with a cranky tummy
Nerva app
Gut directed hypnotherapy for IBS
developed by Monash Uni, the same team who developed the FODMAP program
Matilda app
Matilda is a digital health app designed to support people living with endometriosis and pelvic pain. With symptom tracking, expert-led education, and structured programs before and after surgery, it empowers users to better understand their condition and take an active role in their care.
Movement
Thrive Endo Yoga for Pelvic Pain
Cherie presents this excellent series.
www.thriveendoclinic.com.au/videos
Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia: Easy Stretches to Relax the Pelvis. Ideally done daily
https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Stretches-%E2%80%93-Women.pdf
Neurodiversity
Embrace Autism
Great links for self assessment/investigation for those exploring their neurotype
Embrace Autism | The ultimate autism resource (embrace-autism.com)
Clinically Thinking Podcast - Recognising Adult ADHD with Heidi Sumich
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nWhu5aiqIQZJDu3pS9Tlg
Adult ADHD self assessment tool
https://add.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/adhd-questionnaire-ASRS111.pdf