Pelvic pain education – A short review on pelvic pain and endometriosis educational programs for adolescents

2024/06/26 by Hui Ping Adeline Thong, Amelia Kate Mardon, Amelia K. Mardon +1
Medicine · Social Sciences · #Education, Leadership, and Health Research #Endometriosis Research and Treatment #Menstrual Health and Disorders

paper · pdf · doi:10.1111/ajo.13856

openalex publication_date 2024/06/26 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31

Abstract

Persistent pelvic pain is a significant healthcare concern among adolescents; however adolescents often have poor health literacy regarding their pain. Current school curricula fail to specifically address pelvic pain and management strategies. This review aims to summarise current pelvic pain education programs in Australian and New Zealand schools. These programs have successfully strengthened the understanding of the psychosocial impact of periods and pelvic pain, instilled greater confidence in managing persistent pain and have allowed for prompt detection and treatment of pelvic pain in adolescents. An outcomes-driven, collaborative, and coordinated approach is needed to improve pelvic health educational interventions for adolescents.

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