Program
Early Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis for Family Practice and Outpatient Gynecology Providers - Erin Unger, PA-C, CCPA
November 11, 2022 from 1:00pm EDT to 2:00pm EDT
Description:
Endometriosis, adenomyosis and/or pelvic pain affect up to 10% of biologically female patients. Disease course can be insidious and definitive diagnosis can be elusive- on average resulting in a 5-year delay from presentation to diagnosis and treatment.
Community healthcare providers are often the first people to evaluate dysmenorrhea, heavy menses and pelvic pain. They are in a unique position to assist in decreasing the time of symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment. This presentation will provide medical providers with the tools for efficient diagnosis, early medical management, patient counseling, and referral guidance.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:
- Identify findings on history and physical exam that suggest a diagnosis of endometriosis/adenomyosis.
- Outline the basic medical and surgical treatment options for endometriosis, including when and where to refer to specialist care.
- Identify long term complications of endometriosis including infertility/subfertility, chronic pelvic pain, intrapelvic nerve entrapment, urinary tract obstruction, and bowel obstruction.
- Feel confident in educating the patient about disease processes, treatment goals and prognosis. Provide compassionate, inclusive, trauma informed care and counseling including referrals to pelvic floor physiotherapy, mental health services, and pain management specialists.
Speakers / Panelists
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Early Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis for Family Practice and Outpatient Gynecology Providers - Erin Unger, PA-C, CCPA
November 11, 2022 from 1:00pm EDT to 2:00pm EDT
Erin Unger
MS, MPAS PA-C/CCPA
Erin Unger
Erin Unger MS, MPAS PA-C/CCPA Works in outpatient obstetrics, gynecology and urogynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. She also helps instruct PA students at University of Toronto. Prior to working in OB/GYN, she worked at the Los Angeles LGBT Center in sexual health, HIV treatment and prevention. She practices inclusive, trauma informed care for all of her patients. She trained at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. Originally from Colorado, Erin enjoys skiing, rock climbing, white water rafting, quilting and collecting old cast iron things. If you see her at the conference, or out in the wild, stop by and say hello!