Partnering in Pain: Navigating Shared Experiences in Endometriosis Pain Management

This comprehensive endometriosis pain presentation seeks to empower healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of the complexities surrounding endometriosis, a prevalent condition characterized by the debilitating duo of pain and infertility. By delving into the intricate pathophysiology of pain in endometriosis, the course sheds light on the dual nature of sensory and somatoform pain mechanisms, providing a nuanced perspective for effective management. This presentation will begin with a patient's personal endometriosis treatment journey paired with a clinician's perspective on using shared decision making to improve endometriosis pain and fertility goals, which are frequently in opposition of each other.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the confluence of pain symptoms women with endometriosis pelvic pain may present with.
  • Integrate evidence-based processes and best practices for the management of endometriosis pelvic pain.
  • Outline the benefits and limitations of multimodal treatments for the management of endometriosis pelvic pain to create a toolkit for clinical practice.
  • Understand the shared medical decision making required to care for patients with endometriosis associated pain.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AANP
    • 1.00 AANP Pharmacology Hours
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
11/10/2025
Course expires: 
11/11/2025
Part of: 
Pelvic Pain/Women's Health Track
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AANP
    • 1.00 AANP Pharmacology Hours
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
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