Pelvic pain is not just a gyn issue! As a PCP, you can feel confident doing an initial workup and starting treatment for pelvic pain. Dr. Lamvu shares a great framework to narrow down your diagnosis and provides amazing resources for those who work in an under-resourced center. We’ll walk you through what to focus on in the history, a trauma-informed physical exam, and the first-line treatments. Feel confident with your ability to help your chronic pelvic pain patients. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | [email protected] | Free CME! Credits Writers/Producer: Molly Heublein, MD Infographic: Edison Jyang Cover Art: Kate Grant, MBChB MRCGP DipGUMed Hosts: Beth Garbitelli, Molly Heublein, MD Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Georgine Lamvu, MD MPH Sponsor: BetterHelp Join the over 2,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for The Curbsiders listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Curb Sponsor: Locumstory Locum tenens may sound like a funky Latin word, but you’d be surprised what it can mean for your career in medicine. Locumstory is your source for all things locum tenens! Check out their website, locumstory.com, for resources, FAQs, and more! CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit. Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest introduction and recommendations Picks of the Week Case from Kashlak Persistent Pelvic Pain Definitions Differential diagnosis/organ system approach History Physical Exam Trauma informed Care First line Treatments Resources for patient education and to build speciality team Summary and take home points Outro

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