Often the first practical thing we’re taught in medical school is the importance of taking a thorough patient history. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Ted Lee bring us back to the basics and emphasize the importance of conducting a quality patient interview to elucidate symptoms of endometriosis.

The physicians first explore the limitations and practicalities of patient surveys, and move on to discuss the importance of thorough history taking along with specific symptoms to look for. The conversation also delves into the diagnostic challenges and delay of diagnosis in endometriosis patients. They explain the role of surgical diagnosis in endometriosis, emphasizing the necessity of listening to and believing patients’ experiences with chronic pelvic pain.

TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 - Introduction

00:14 - Initial Patient Workup: Surveys and History

01:19 - Key Patient History Indicators

04:24 - Endometriosis Symptoms

07:49 - Treatment Approaches and Surgical Considerations

09:32 - Barriers to Diagnosis

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BackTable OBGYN Ep. 30: Ambulatory Workup of Endometriosis Patients

https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/30/ambulatory-workup-of-endometriosis-patients