Chronic Pelvic Pain

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

When to refer:

• Pelvic pain for over 3 months with uncertain diagnosis

All referrals should comply with referral standards and include in particular:

• Details of history including why it is gynaecological in nature

Tests

• Pelvic ultrasound
• MSU
• Chlamidya/Gonorrhoea PCR

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Gynaecology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

• Determine if gynaecological or bowel in nature.
• Bowel habit history to rule out constipation.
• Try to illicit if irritable bowel syndrome is the problem.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital (Level 5)
Phone:  1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5214

North West

North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 1800 636 455 
Fax: 6441 5928

South

Wellington Clinics (Level 8)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6173 0473