Pelvic pain is not just a gyn issue! As a PCP, you can feel confident doing an initial workup and starting treatment for pelvic pain. Dr. Lamvu shares a great framework to narrow down your diagnosis and provides amazing resources for those who work in an under-resourced center. We’ll walk you through what to focus on in the history, a trauma-informed physical exam, and the first-line treatments. Feel confident with your ability to help your chronic pelvic pain patients.
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Credits
Writers/Producer: Molly Heublein, MDInfographic: Edison JyangCover Art: Kate Grant, MBChB MRCGP DipGUMedHosts: Beth Garbitelli, Molly Heublein, MDReviewer: Emi Okamoto, MDExecutive Producer: Beth GarbitelliShowrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACPEditor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.comGuest: Georgine Lamvu, MD MPHSponsor: BetterHelp
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bioGuest introduction and recommendationsPicks of the WeekCase from KashlakPersistent Pelvic Pain DefinitionsDifferential diagnosis/organ system approachHistoryPhysical ExamTrauma informed CareFirst line TreatmentsResources for patient education and to build speciality teamSummary and take home points Outro