Recorded on Tuesday, February 24
Presenter: Kristl Tomlin,MD, Child and Adolescent Gynecology at CHKD
This session was presented by Dr. Kristl Tomlin, a board-certified pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at CHKD. The discussion will focus on practical approaches to evaluating and managing dysmenorrhea in primary care, including history-taking in adolescents, underlying pathophysiology, medication options and counseling strategies, and guidance on when imaging and referral to gynecology are recommended.
Objectives covered:
- Cover history-taking strategies in an adolescent with dysmenorrhea.
- Review pathophysiology of adolescent dysmenorrhea.
- Discuss medication options and counseling for dysmenorrhea in the primary care setting.
- Review when imaging and referrals are recommended to Gynecology for further dysmenorrhea evaluation.
About the Presenter: Kristl Tomlin, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified pediatric and adolescent gynecologist and OBGYN, and associate professor at Old Dominion University with expertise in complex gynecologic care.
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