Research & Clinical Guidelines

Best for: Women experiencing painful periods or wondering when menstrual pain may be a sign of something more.

Why We Recommend This: This evidence-based guideline from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists explains what is considered typical menstrual pain, when further evaluation is appropriate, and current recommendations for diagnosis and treatment.

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Best for: Women living with PCOS or trying to better understand diagnosis and treatment options.

Why We Recommend This: Developed by an international collaboration of leading medical organizations, this is considered one of the gold standards for evidence-based PCOS care, covering diagnosis, lifestyle, fertility, and long-term health.

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Best for: Women navigating perimenopause or menopause who want evidence-based information about hormone therapy.

Why We Recommend This: One of the most widely referenced menopause guidelines available, summarizing decades of research to help women understand the benefits, risks, and appropriate use of hormone therapy.

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Best for: Women seeking the latest evidence-based recommendations for recognizing and diagnosing endometriosis.

Why We Recommend This: This updated guideline emphasizes earlier recognition of symptoms, reducing diagnostic delays, and improving access to care. It replaces earlier ACOG guidance on endometriosis.

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Best for: Women who want one of the world's most comprehensive clinical guidelines on endometriosis.

Why We Recommend This: Published by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, this guideline includes more than 100 evidence-based recommendations covering diagnosis, pain management, fertility, surgery, and adolescent care.

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Best for: Women interested in a deeper understanding of how endometriosis develops, is diagnosed, and treated.

Why We Recommend This: Published in one of the world's most respected medical journals, this comprehensive review summarizes decades of research in an accessible, evidence-based format for both healthcare professionals and informed patients.

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Best for: Women living with ongoing pelvic pain or seeking answers after years of unexplained symptoms.

Why We Recommend This: This guideline highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pelvic pain and emphasizes that persistent pain deserves careful evaluation—not dismissal.

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Best for: Women wanting to understand why chronic pain affects women differently than men.

Why We Recommend This: This landmark review explores the biological, hormonal, neurological, and social factors that influence pain in women, helping explain why women's pain has historically been under-recognized and under-treated.

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Best for: Women experiencing persistent pelvic pain without a clear diagnosis.

Why We Recommend This: Published through the National Institutes of Health, this comprehensive review examines possible causes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies while reinforcing the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary care.

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Best for: Women experiencing bladder leakage, urgency, or changes in bladder control.

Why We Recommend This: This trusted clinical guideline explains the different types of urinary incontinence and reviews the latest evidence-based treatment options, from lifestyle changes and pelvic floor therapy to medications and surgery.

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Best for: Women looking to strengthen their pelvic floor or improve bladder health.

Why We Recommend This: The International Continence Society is a global leader in pelvic health research, and this resource summarizes the evidence supporting pelvic floor muscle training as a first-line treatment for many pelvic floor conditions.

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Best for: Women experiencing chronic bladder pain, urinary urgency, or symptoms that persist despite treatment.

Why We Recommend This: Developed by the American Urological Association, this guideline offers an evidence-based overview of bladder pain syndrome, diagnosis, and available treatment approaches while acknowledging the complexity of these often misunderstood conditions.

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