Adolescent Pelvic Pain: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment

Monday, June 30, 2025, 12:00 PM - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:59 AM, On Demand

Pelvic pain in teens is a complex issue that often goes unaddressed, but innovative solutions are emerging. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Amber Borucki, Dr. Olga Kcuik, and Dr. Lauren Harrison from Stanford University as they explore the multifaceted causes of adolescent pelvic pain, including dysmenorrhea and endometriosis. Discover how hormonal treatments, pain management strategies, and psychological assessments are transforming care for young patients. Learn about the vital role of pelvic floor physical therapy, the importance of patient education, and the inclusion of behavioral skills strategies in treatment plans. Our experts will also highlight the latest advancements in digital tools and research that promise to enhance pain management for patients, while ensuring that care is sensitive and inclusive for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Tune in to explore how we can better support teens facing these challenges and improve their quality of life.

Release Date: June 30, 2025, 12:00 PM PT

Expiration Date: June 30, 2026, 11:59 AM PT

Estimated time to complete: ~34 minutes

Registration Fee: free

Join the YouTube Premier Live on June 30, 2025 at noon PT to participate in the discussion and ask questions. The recording will remain online for those who couldn't attend live.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.50 hours)

1. Develop strategies to evaluate your adolescent patients pain, in order to determine the appropriate treatment plan.
2. Assess the role of the parent or caregiver in caring for the adolescent patient with pain.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
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American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Other Activity (Enduring Material and Live Activity) for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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References/Bibliography
1. Moussaoui, D., Farrell, O. G., & Grover, S. R. (2024). Is it time to agree upon a standardised approach to the assessment of contributing factors and impacts of adolescent pelvic pain?. Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 44(1), 2359126. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443615.2024.2359126

2. Powell J. (2014). The approach to chronic pelvic pain in the adolescent. Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America, 41(3), 343–355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2014.06.001

3. Sachedina, A., & Todd, N. (2020). Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain in Adolescents. Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology, 12(Suppl 1), 7–17. https://doi.org/10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2019.2019.S0217

4. Smorgick, N., & As-Sanie, S. (2018). Pelvic Pain in Adolescents. Seminars in reproductive medicine, 36(2), 116–122. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1676088

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