# #78 Introduction to menstrual health and pelvic pain

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Podcast: [Doing ‘IT‘](https://stenobird.com/podcast/doing-it-181829)
Published: 2026-03-01T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Tessa speaks with one of SHV doctors, Dr Fiona, about menstrual health and pelvic pain. They discuss why people might get period or pelvic pain, what falls outside of “normal” for periods, and Tessa describes SHV’s Menstrual Health and Pelvic Pain program, funded by the Victorian Department of Health. Resources: You can find more information on our Menstrual Health and Pelvic Pain program on our website: https://shvic.org.au/schools/menstrual-health-and-pelvic-pain-education-program Here are some resources from Jean Hailes on topics mentioned during the podcast: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). For more information about SHV @ shvic.org.au. Follow SHV on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Contact us directly at doingit@shvic.org.au. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out.

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