Menstrual disorders. Premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.
The nurse practitioner, with skills in clinical management and concern for the psychosocial and emotional well-being of clients, is in a unique position to intervene on behalf of those who suffer menstrual disorders. Premenstrual tension, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea are discussed with attention to patient education, as well as to diagnosis and management.
D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000451:nursing; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000451:nursing