Clinical CPD topic
Endometriosis: practise, reflect and record
Practise endometriosis through five clinical cases, review the explanations and build a professional learning record. Distinguish initial ultrasound assessment from the diagnostic role of laparoscopy.
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What you’ll work on
- Distinguish initial ultrasound assessment from the diagnostic role of laparoscopy.
- Select initial analgesic and first-line hormonal options for endometriosis-related pain.
- Recognise suspected deep organ involvement requiring specialist referral despite normal examination or imaging.
Think through a clinical case
Decide how you would approach this case before opening the question session.
A 26-year-old female presents with a 2-month history of lower abdominal pain, dysmenorrhoea, and dyspareunia. Pelvic examination suggests tenderness in the adnexal regions. Which investigation is most useful for initial assessment of suspected endometriosis?
A case from the UKMLA question bank. The session provides the answer and explanation after your attempt.
From a decision to a learning record
- Test your reasoning. Answer five questions from this topic’s clinical-content library.
- Explore the gaps. Review explanations and use Tutor to work through decisions that need more thought.
- Reflect on application. Describe what you learned and what you would change or investigate.
- Review your evidence. Confirm the activity and time spent, then retain or export your professional record.
Primary sources and further reading
Read the source in the same jurisdiction as your question session.