How Intersectional Stigma Shape Pelvic Pain Care

This session will explore how stigma, bias, and intersecting identities shape the experiences and treatment of people living with pelvic pain. Featuring perspectives from a person with lived experience, a researcher, and a clinician, the discussion will examine how stigma contributes to dismissal, diagnostic delays, and disparities in care. Attendees will also gain practical, trauma-informed communication strategies for validating patients, building trust, and improving the clinical evaluation experience.