Canada Research Chair in Women’s Pelvic Health

Nearly 47% of women suffer from at least one condition affecting their pelvic health, including incontinence, chronic pain and pelvic organ prolapse. These conditions have significant repercussions on quality of life and psychological, sexual and relational health. They also impose a financial burden on affected individuals and society, exceeding the costs of well-known conditions such as breast and prostate cancer. Adding to the distress of women, these conditions remain poorly understood, with limited effective treatments available.

As Canada Research Chair in Women’s Pelvic Health, Professor Mélanie Morin aims to improve women’s health by advancing knowledge on prevalent conditions and developing innovative tailored treatment options.

Her program focuses on women who are the most severely affected, vulnerable, and currently underserved—ultimately improving their quality of life and contributing to advancements in clinical practice.

3 key axes:

1. Developing treatments for women with chronic pelvic pain.
2. Better understanding and improving pelvic health in female military personnel and Veterans.
3. Better understanding and improving pelvic health of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.

The anticipated impact includes expanding therapeutic options, addressing the needs of complex and equity-deserving populations, such as female military personnel/Veterans and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, for whom scientific data remains strikingly limited, and ultimately improving health outcomes across the lifespan. Significant knowledge is expected to translate into tangible benefits for women and society.

• Canada Research Chairs Program

Additional Information

• Tier 1 Chair - 2025-12-01