Shadows and Fog: Biomedical and Psychosocial Considerations of Pelvic Pain

The prevalence of chronic pelvic pain in women 18 to 50 years old is approximately 15%; in men, between 2% and 16%. Only a fraction of these individuals seek medical care. Also, the average time from presentation to a primary care provider and appropriate specialty referral and diagnosis ranges from 3 to 7 years. Years! Not only is it essential for frontline providers to recognize the broad differential diagnoses contributing to pelvic pain, but also to understand appropriate and prompt specialist referral. Furthermore, many of these conditions require ongoing interdisciplinary management for optimal outcomes. This course, presented by a pain physician psychologist and a pain physician with a specialization in pelvic pain, will review the epidemiology, risks factors, and etiology of a spectrum of pelvic pain conditions in addition to relevant interdisciplinary treatment options.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
11/01/2022
Course expires: 
11/01/2023
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AANP
  • 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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