Early Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis Associated Pain

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Webinar Topic: Early Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis Associated Pain

Presented by:

Lauri Silver Hochberg, MD, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Talk Title: The Impact and Diagnosis of Endometriosis

Noor Dasouki Abu-Alnadi, MD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Durham, NC
Talk Title: Management of Endometriosis Associated Pain, The Big Picture

Webinar Description: Delays in diagnosis and management of endometriosis negatively impact affected individuals, their families, and the health care system. This webinar will review the key components of the evaluation of those with endometriosis related pain to help guide timely access to management options. A focused history, physical examination and expert guided imaging can help improve timely diagnosis. Management of endometriosis requires a personalized approach based on the patient’s goals for treatment. Understanding the interplay of medical, surgical and complementary therapies for managing endometriosis related pain is essential to providing short- and long-term support for patients.

Objectives:
• Describe the approach to history, physical examination and imaging for the clinical diagnosis of endometriosis
• Identify the impact of delayed diagnosis of endometriosis associated pelvic pain
• Review the approach and options for managing endometriosis associated pelvic pain
• Discuss the importance of endometriosis and pain education for health care providers and patients

Supported by an independent education grant from Pfizer/Myovant.