Pelvic Pain (Neuropelveology) Clinic

These conditions include advanced endometriosis, compressed pelvic nerves and benign nervous system tumours known as schwannoma, among others.

The medical field that addresses these disorders is called neuropelveology. We are proud to be the only clinic in Canada specializing in this unique field.

What to expect

Before your visit, a member of our pelvic pain team will call you to ask about your medical history and symptoms. This information helps form a possible diagnosis and arrange tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that can be done before your first visit.

During your appointment, a neuropelveologist will talk with you about your medical history and symptoms and perform a physical examination. The neuropelveologist may recommend tests that can be performed during your appointment, such as a cystoscopy to examine the inside of your bladder.

We will work with you to decide on a care plan specific to your needs. Your treatment options may include:

• Botox injections to manage pelvic pain
• Physiotherapy to strengthen pelvic floor muscles
• Nerve blocks to manage pelvic pain
• Minimally invasive surgery

Follow-up appointments at our clinic or with another specialist may be recommended as needed.

If surgery is recommended, we use laparoscopic technology to operate on pelvic nerves. This allows patients to be in and out on the same day and to recover more quickly.

Please note that we are a teaching hospital, so you may see medical students, residents, fellows or other medical trainees as part of your care. Learners are supervised by other members of our dedicated care team who work together to provide you with comprehensive care.

What to bring

• Health (OHIP) card or valid health-care coverage
• Your hospital card
• A list of your current medications
• A list of questions you want to ask

How to access our services

You need a referral from a health-care provider to be seen at our clinic. See our referral criteria for more information.