Referrals
Pelvic pain referral checklist
Referral checklist for persistent or high-risk pelvic pain presentations.
Last reviewed 2026-02-07|pelvic pain | gynecology | workup
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Minimum pre-referral workup
- Pain chronology, cycle relation, and associated urinary/GI symptoms.
- Pregnancy risk evaluation and bleeding pattern review.
- Focused exam findings and initial tests performed.
Urgency tier
- Same-day escalation for instability, heavy bleeding, or severe escalating pain.
- Expedited referral for persistent high-burden symptoms despite initial management.
- Routine referral for stable chronic pelvic pain requiring specialist input.
Referral packet checklist
- Structured symptom profile and red-flag findings.
- Investigation summary and response to first-line care.
- Relevant history, medications, and comorbidities.
Pre-referral optimization tasks
- Provide return precautions for worsening pain, fever, or bleeding.
- Continue interim symptom management and reassessment.
- Document specific specialist questions for targeted review.