Meeting Program

Saturday, October 10, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Suite 114
Pre-Congress Course: Hands-On Ultrasound for Endometriosis (Separate Registration Required)
Speakers: Liron Bar-El, MD, FACOG, Ben Beran, MD, Kacey Hamilton, MD, Tinya Lin, MD, MSc, Ido Mick, MD & Julia Slattery
Sunday, October 11, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Grand Lobby South
Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Suites 110/111
Welcome Remarks
Speaker: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE
8:15 AM - 8:35 AM
Suites 110/111
Presidential Address
Speaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD
Moderator: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE
8:35 AM - 8:55 AM
Suites 110/111
Paul Perry Memorial Award Speaker: R U MOVVING SOMe
Speaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, CPE
Moderator: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE
8:55 AM - 9:20 AM
Suites 110/111
Case Based Application of R U MOVVING SOMe
Speakers: Catherine Allaire, MDCM, FRCSC, Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, CPE & Juan Diego Villegas-Echeverri, MD
Moderator: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
Grand Lobby South
Coffee, Posters & Exhibits
9:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Suites 110/111
Overlapping Syndromes: POTS, MCAS, CFS and Pelvic Pain
Speaker: Stephanie Grach, MD, MS
Moderator: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM
Suites 110/111
Menstrual Pain in Adolescence
Speaker: Kevin Hellman, PhD
Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Suites 110/111
Menstrual Pain Panel Discussion: Gynecology, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Pain Psychology
Speakers: Amy Boone, MD, Kevin Hellman, PhD, Laura Payne, PhD & Frank Tu, MD, MPH
10:55 AM - 11:05 AM
Suites 110/111
Stretch Break with PT Team
Speaker: Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Moderator: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
Suites 110/111
Pelvic Pain During the Menopause Transition
Speaker: Kathryn Witzeman, MD
Moderator: Lindsey Plato-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC
11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Suites 110/111
Panel Discussion: Pelvic Pain During the Menopause Transition
Speakers: Tatnai Burnett, MD, Ekta Kapoor, MBBS, Carrie Pagliano, PT & Kathryn Witzeman, MD
Moderator: Lindsey Plato-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Suites 110/111
Announcements
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Suites 104/105
Lunch and Industry Sponsored Innovation Showcase (Non-CME)
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Suites 110/111
Abstract Presentations
Moderator: Adeoti E. Oshinowo, MD, MPH
1:15 PM - 1:25 PM
The Hidden Burden: Connective Tissue, Mast Cell, and Autoimmune Comorbidities Cluster in POTS With Endometriosis (#001)
Speaker: Adeline Chin (Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine)
1:25 PM - 1:35 PM
Experiences of Stigma Among Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain and Patient-Generated Strategies for Addressing Stigma: A Qualitative Analysis (#002)
Speaker: Samantha Meints (Brigham and Women's Hospital)
1:35 PM - 2:45 PM
Efficacy and Safety of Vaginal Photobiomodulation (PBM) for Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP): Results From the Voice Triple-Masked Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) (#003)
Speaker: Georgine Lamvu (University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Orlando VA Healthcare System)
1:45 PM - 1:55 PM
Suites 110/111
International Ambassador Presentation
Speaker: Rukset Attar, MD, PhD (Istanbul, Turkiye)
Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM
Suites 110/111
The Lived Experience
Speaker: Amy Corfeli
Moderator: Morgan Briggs, MD
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
Suites 110/111
Endometriosis as a Socio-Medical Phenomenon: How Medical Narratives are Formed and their Influence on Clinical Care
Speaker: Isabelle Holway, MS
Moderator: Kenneth Barron, MD
2:35 PM - 2:45 PM
Suites 110/111
Q&A for Corfeli and Holway
Speakers: Amy Corfeli & Isabelle Holway, MS
Moderator: Kenneth Barron, MD
2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Suites 110/111
Stretch Break with PT Team and Snack Break
Speaker: Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Moderator: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Suites 110/111
Symposium: Pain Psychology - Biopsychosocial Assessment & Treatment Approaches for Pelvic and Sexual Pain
Speakers: Eleshia J. Morrison, PhD, LP, ABPP, Jennifer Vencill, PhD, LP, ABPP & Zhenyu Zach Zhang
Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Suites 104/105
Symposium: GYN - Streamlining an Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Practice to Thrive
Speakers: Kenneth Barron, MD, Ashley Gubbels, MD (Cleveland Clinic), Janelle Moulder, MD & Eva Reina, MD
Moderator: Richard Cockrum, MD
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Suites 110/111
Symposium: PT - Clinical Decision-Making in Physical Therapy with Scarce Evidence: Approaches & Case Examples
Speakers: Sandy Hilton, PT, DPT & Beth Shelly, DPT, PPWCS, BCB, PMD
Moderator: Meryl Alappattu, PhD, Med
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Historic Chateau Theatre
Better Together Award Ceremony and Fundraiser
Monday, October 12, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:55 AM
Suites 104/105
Industry Sponsored Breakfast Symposium (Non-CME)
Speaker: *Industry - Non CME
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
Suites 110/111
Chair Address
Speaker: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE
Moderator: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM
Suites 110/111
Foundations Graduation & Designation Acknowledgement
Speaker: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Suites 110/111
James E. Carter Achievement Award Speaker: Neuroplastic Recovery Therapies for "Chronic" Pain
Speaker: Mark Lumley, PhD
Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Grand Lobby South
Poster & Committee Meander
9:55 AM - 10:20 AM
Suites 110/111
Nociplastic Pain: Taking It Back to Your Practice: Pharmacologic Principles & Take Homes for Language with Patients
Speakers: Stephanie Grach, MD, MS, Isabel Green, MD, MHPE, Alexandra Milspaw, PhD & Laura Payne, PhD
10:20 AM - 10:25 AM
Suites 110/111
Stretch Break with PT Team
Speaker: Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Moderator: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE
10:25 AM - 10:50 AM
Suites 110/111
Chronic Abdominal Pain & Role for Neuromodulation
Speaker: Neha Santucci, MBBS, MD
Moderator: Frank Tu, MD, MPH
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Suites 110/111
Abstract Presentation
Moderator: Insiyyah Patanwala, MD
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Pilot Development of a Low-Cost Pelvic Floor Simulator for Chronic Pelvic Pain Examination and Procedural Training (#004)
Speaker: Alexandra Dadrat (Indiana University)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Suites 104/105
Industry Sponsored Lunch Symposium (Non-CME)
Speaker: *Industry - Non CME
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Suites 110/111
Diet and Endometriosis: A Methodologic Perspective
Speaker: Holly Harris, MPH, ScD
Moderator: Sarah R. Till, MD, MPH
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Suites 110/111
Nutrition for Chronic Pain
Speaker: Chelsey Hoffman, PA-C, MS
Moderator: Sarah R. Till, MD, MPH
12:40 PM - 12:55 PM
Suites 110/111
Q&A Nutrition & Pain
Speakers: Holly Harris, MPH, ScD & Chelsey Hoffman, PA-C, MS
Moderator: Sarah R. Till, MD, MPH
12:55 PM - 1:05 PM
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International Ambassador Presentation
Speaker: Tanvir Singh, MBS, MS (India)
Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD
1:05 PM - 1:25 PM
Suites 110/111
The Chronic Overachiever: Surviving Pain
Speaker: Kasey Boehmer, PhD, MPH
Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD
1:25 PM - 1:30 PM
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Concluding Remarks
Speakers: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE & Laura Payne, PhD
Unmoderated Posters
Unmoderated Posters
Multimodal Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Prospective Clinical Study (#005)
Speaker: Deeksha Singh (Hormonalwings)
Association of Prescription of Skeletal Muscle Relaxers and Initiation of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Pelvic Pain (#006)
Speaker: Stephanie Asdell (University of Chicago)
Integrating Trauma-Informed Care in Pelvic Rehabilitation: A Grounded Theory (#007)
Speaker: Kristen Anderson (Mayo Clinic)
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain at a South African Tertiary Referral Clinic (#008)
Speaker: Vayur Soobiah (Groote Schuur Hospital)
The Public Health Burden of Endometriosis-Associated Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Narrative Review (#009)
Speaker: Judia Yael Malachi (Mayo Clinic Arizona)
Pain Rehabilitation Program is a Effective Treatment for Central Sensitization in Women With Endometriosis (#010)
Speaker: Clarissa Diniz (Mayo Clinic Arizona)
Barriers and Facilitators to Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment Identification and Engagement: Qualitative Perspectives From Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain (#011)
Speaker: Samantha McKetchnie (Brigham and Women's Hospital)
Showing Promise: A Virtual Multicomponent Pain Recovery Intervention Improves Chronic Pelvic Pain & Quality of Life (#012)
Speaker: Kelsey McNamara (Lin Health)
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Vulvodynia: A Pilot Study (#013)
Speaker: Emma Ableman (Dell Medical School)
Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Widespread Pain Patterns in Women With IC/BPS and Pelvic Floor Tenderness (#014)
Speaker: Chen Guo (University of Miami)
Assessing the Patterns, Compliance and Improvement following Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Referrals for Chronic Pelvic Pain (#015)
Speaker: Ashley Gubbels, MD (Cleveland Clinic)
Management of Chronic Pain in the Emergency Department, A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis (#016)
Speaker: Morgan Briggs (Mayo Clinic, Rochester)
Psychological Determinants of Hysterectomy Decision-Making Among Veterans With Uterine Fibroids: A Qualitative Study (#017)
Speaker: Manasa Satyajit (University of Central Florida College of Medicine)
Personalizing Neuromodulation Targets for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A MAPP Study (#018)
Speaker: Michael Houston (University of Miami)
Effects of Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach and Yoga on Menstrual Pain and Heart Rate Variability in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea: Preliminary Findings from an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Trial (#019)
Speaker: Dilek Çağrı Arslan (Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, İstanbul 34093, Turkey)
Musculoskeletal Adaptations Following Yoga and Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea: Preliminary Findings From an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Trial (#020)
Speaker: Dilek Çağrı Arslan (Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, İstanbul 34093, Turkey)
Opioid-Free Discharge With Suzetrigine After Urogynecologic Surgery (#021)
Speaker: Neeraj Kohli (Boston Urogyn)
The Effect Of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy In Women Presenting With Postpartum Dyspareunia Following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (Oasis): An Evidence-Based Review (#022)
Speaker: Maria Giroux (University of Saskatchewan)
Efficacy of Internet-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Reducing Pain in Women With Provoked Vulvodynia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (#023)
Speaker: Kumail Mustafa Ali (Department of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan)
Determining the Diagnostic Value of the Nantes Criteria and MRI Findings in Patients Undergoing CT-Guided Nerve Blocks for Pudendal Neuralgia in Real-World Clinical Settings (#024)
Speaker: Ashley Goyal (University of Central Florida College of Medicine)
Quantitative Analysis of Mental Health Burden and Postoperative Psychological Outcomes Among Veterans Undergoing Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids (#025)
Speaker: Grace Maszy (College of Medicine, University of Central Florida)
Beyond Structural Pathology: Functional Restoration Following Reframing of Chronic Visceral Pain in an Adolescent with Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (#026)
Speaker: Shreya Bellampalli (Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine)
Longitudinal Changes in Structural Brain Network Controllability Correlate With Symptom Trajectories in Women With Urinary Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A MAPP Study (#027)
Speaker: Michael Houston (University of Miami)
Experimental Pain Predictors of Demographic and Menstrual Cycle Variables in Adolescent Girls With Varying Levels of Menstrual Pain (#028)
Speaker: Laura Seidman (McLean Hospital)
Needs Assessment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Knowledge, Confidence, and Practice Patterns Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Trainees in Kenya (#029)
Speaker: Alexandra Dadrat (Indiana University)
On the Need for Personalized Onabotulium Toxin-a Injections for Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscles With Concomitant Tenderness (#030)
Speaker: Michael Houston (University of Miami)