CU PAG Provider Educational Videos

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Iron Deficiency in Teens: Recognition and Workup

In this video, Tricia Huguelet, MD, provides an overview of normal menstrual flow, screening for heavy menstrual flow in teens, and identifying red flags for an underlying bleeding disorder. She also explains why it is important to check ferritin levels for iron deficiency and discusses the etiology of abnormal uterine bleeding, with most heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescents and young adults due to ovulatory dysfunction or inherited bleeding disorders.

Non-Sexually Active Genital Ulcers in the Adolescent Female

In this video, Stephen Scott, MD, provides an overview of properly identifying and managing non-sexually active genital ulcers (NSGUs) and the timeline for healing. While the ulcers generally resolve on their own and most patients will never experience another outbreak, about 25% will have subsequent occurrences, requiring immunology or rheumatology consultations to prevent more serious and chronic autoimmune conditions, such as Behcet's syndrome.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS in Adolescents

Eliza Buyers, MD, reviews the pathophysiology and diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS in teen and young adult patients. She discusses how diagnosis requires both ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism and she shares recommendations for PCOS treatment – from lifestyle changes to possible medications.

Fertility Preservation and Reproductive Late Effects Program

Leslie Appiah, MD, discusses the prevalence of reproductive late effects and female risk stratification based on age and therapy doses. She reviews the services that the Program provides, such as inpatient and outpatient consults, fertility preservation services and reproductive healthcare, and how to request consultation.

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Diagnosing Endometriosis

Tricia Huguelet, MD, outlines the difference between primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, how to treat period pain, as well as signs and symptoms that your patient's period pain may be something more serious.

Causes and Treatment of Pelvic Pain in Adolescent Females

Stephen Scott, MD, MPH discusses techniques that are especially helpful in diagnosing and treating chronic pain in the pelvis. Learn how he teams up with specialists from urinary and gastrointestinal medicine to develop a holistic approach to identifying and managing chronic pelvic pain in adolescent girls.

Diagnosing and Treating MRKH in Adolescent Girls

Veronica Alaniz, MD, MPH discusses the process of diagnosing and caring for patients with MRKH, as well as the importance of psychological support. Watch to learn about the physiology and types of Müllerian agenesis, process for diagnosis and considerations for work-up, evaluation and treatment, including support and counseling.