title: Managing dysmenorrhea in young women.
abstract: Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most common health problems in women of reproductive age; however, it remains the most underdiagnosed gynecologic condition. This article will increase nurse practitioners' knowledge of primary dysmenorrhea, which is essential for diagnosing, providing evidence-based education and treatment, and enhancing patient quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Texas Oncology, Austin, Tex. Austin, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Sara C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hodgkiss
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: DiBenedetto
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors