You thought you were done talking with your teen or pre-teen about reproduction. You had the birds/bees talk — or some version thereof — but now your kid is experiencing pelvic pain, and it's time for Awkward Conversation Two-Point-Oh.

But it doesn't have to be. Fortunately there are experts like Dr. Angela Hernandez, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist at Seattle Children's Hospital.

For past generations, getting a proper diagnosis for pelvic pain could take half a dozen doctors and a decade OR MORE, if the diagnosis came at all. Getting a diagnosis — and management plan — ASAP is definitely worth a potentially uncomfortable talk!

This episode could be a great place to start. Ruby, Anne, and Dr. Angela tackle the tough topic head on. If you or your child are having pelvic pain issues, be sure to listen to this snack and the full episode and check out these resources:

The Center for Young Women's Health: https://youngwomenshealth.org/gynecology-index/#a-gyn-guides-E

The Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: https://www.jpagonline.org/article/S1083-3188(19)30365-1/fulltext

Or check out the Adolescent Medicine department at Seattle Children's at 206-987-2028.