Pelvic pain

Persistent pelvic pain has many possible causes, including endometriosis, adenomyosis, adhesions, bladder and bowel conditions, and pain sensitisation in the nervous system. Australian pelvic pain services increasingly use multidisciplinary care rather than surgery alone. Sudden severe pain during fertility treatment always needs urgent assessment.

Also known as: chronic pelvic pain

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.